One of the most common images of divorce is two people in a courtroom in front of a judge arguing over who is the worse person. However, that image is most commonly not accurate. Certainly, there are cases so difficult and spouses who are so spiteful that they end up...
Year: 2021
3 Tips for Managing Your Divorce and the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a time of family and fun, but what do you do if you're navigating a separation or recently divorced? No matter which holidays you celebrate or your family traditions, some things will change, and that doesn't have to be a bad thing....
The 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce Communication with Your Spouse
Divorce can be difficult, especially when having to see, hear, or converse with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is emotionally difficult. While the process can be challenging, there are a few do’s and don’ts to remember that can make things a lot easier for both parties: Be...
3 Tips for Communicating with Your Divorce Attorney
When you hire an attorney to handle a divorce, there are questions that come up and information that you will need to understand the process. Not every consultation or conversation requires an office visit. In some cases, a quick email might address the issue. But in...
Common Divorce Questions: How is Child Custody and Child Support Determined?
In the state of California, the child custody presumption is that parents will share joint custody. This includes legal custody, which determines who gets to make decisions regarding welfare, health, and education for the children. It is important to note that in many...
Common Divorce Questions: Does It Matter Who Files First in a Divorce Case?
Filing for divorce is an emotional time for the parties involved and can lead to decisions based more on feeling than fact. For example, the decision on who files for divorce first can be a difficult one, even if there is no legal advantage to doing so. In California,...
What Happens After I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?
Divorce is never an easy decision and the process of getting a divorce can be complicated, depending on your particular circumstances and several other factors. First, you will need to figure out what divorce process to use. You may want to mediate your case, you may...
Can You Date During a Divorce? Yes but…
This question is frequently asked by those going through divorce, and the short answer is that there is no prohibitions on dating while waiting for the divorce to be finalized. However, there are some caveats to keep in mind. Manage Emotions Carefully Emotions during...
Fear and Anxiety in Divorce
Divorce can take people through a roller coaster of emotions. If you’re going through a divorce, you may feel a sense of relief and happiness at some points, while being fearful and anxious at other points. This is natural because your life is going to change....
Divorce: What is Co-Parenting and Why Do I Have to Do It?
When parents get a divorce, they will still be connected through their children. California law requires that, with few exceptions, children have a relationship with both parents. It is expected that environment established by both parents and the relationship with...