Posts Tagged ‘marriage’

Preparing for divorce

Divorce is a complicated process, financially, legally, and emotionally.  With careful planning, you can make your divorce process less stressful. The following are ways to help you get through your divorce: First, contact a reputable and experienced Orange County Divorce attorney If you can afford to, find a new place to live Open a bank… Continue reading →

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Does divorce harm the children?

Divorce is an emotional and stressful procedure to go through.  But, when children are involved, matters are often made more complicated because the best interests of the children must be considered above all. Even though it is difficult, parents must set aside any tensions or hostility they feel towards each other.  They must work together… Continue reading →

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Understanding a legal separation

Are you looking to separate from your spouse but not ready to commit to a divorce?  If so, it may be wise for you to look into a legal separation. A legal separation allows you to live apart while it makes provisions for any children involved.  While you are still married, you are able to… Continue reading →

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Victim of domestic violence?

Are you the victim of domestic violence?  If you answered, “yes”, you probably need a restraining order to protect you from future attacks or abuse. Domestic violence is also known as spousal abuse and consists of abusive behavior by one or both partners in a domestic situation, such as a marriage.  All couples argue and… Continue reading →

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Creating a prenuptial agreement

You know you do not need to be a Hollywood celebrity or millionaire investment banker to benefit from a prenuptial agreement? Today, prenuptial agreements are being written by people who are entering a second marriage and have children from their previous relationship.  It is important to understand your rights and obligations from the beginning –… Continue reading →

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Filing for an annulment

While a divorce ends a valid marriage through a process that restores the individual’s single status and gives them the ability to remarry, an annulment completely erases the marriage as if it never existed. An annulment can be initiated by either party.  The party that initiates the annulment must prove the grounds used in filing… Continue reading →

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Are there benefits to an uncontested divorce?

Yes, there are.  An uncontested divorce means that the couple has reached an agreement on all family issues, including division of property, child support and visitation, and spousal support. The number one benefit of obtaining an uncontested divorce is that any agreement that you and your soon-to-be spouse reach, will often be more in your… Continue reading →

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Were you married more than 10 years?

California is one of the few states where a person can benefit in spousal support payments if they have been married for more than ten years.  The spouse earning less income has the right to receive alimony for however long and as long as the paying spouse can pay it. Although few do, it is… Continue reading →

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Coping with divorce

A divorce can turn your world, as you know it, upside down.  We all want a carefree life and a marriage that lasts forever.  Unfortunately, nothing stays the same forever – change is inevitable.  Change can be unexpected and unpleasant. Can you cope with divorce?  Divorce is usually accompanied with overwhelming anger, grief, confusion or… Continue reading →

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Domestic violence and divorce

Domestic violence sometimes plays a big role in when it comes to divorce.  It can be a factor for the spouse to ask for a divorce and it can come after the spouse has asked for the divorce.  It comes in the form of physical abuse, threats and emotional abuse. Domestic violence is when one… Continue reading →

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