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Psychological and legal support helps during divorce
During your divorce, you may have many different topics to discuss. Issues such as child custody and visitation, support, property division and others could directly impact your case. Looking at everything that has to be done may be stressful to you. You might feel...
Fitting ‘sick days’ in to your parenting plan
When you’re a divorced parent, you don’t want anything to interfere with your visitation time with your child. However, health issues have an unfortunate way of cropping up suddenly. It’s smart to plan ahead for these kinds of situations, so that you (and your...
Don’t let your divorce impact your career
Your divorce is a major life change for you. Most people can’t compartmentalize things like that, so the split will likely impact your career. This might not go over well with your boss or co-workers. While they’ll probably understand that there are some effects that...
What community property laws mean for California divorces
Every state has its own laws about marriage and divorce, although certain concepts exist in the laws of multiple states. The concept of community property as enshrined in California state laws is something that many other states also apply to marriages and to...
Too much travel may lead to divorce
Does your spouse travel too often for work? It may be necessary, but that does not mean it’s good for your relationship. For example, say that you work from home and you have no children. Your spouse usually works nearby but has to travel multiple times per month....
Divorce, your finances and the future
Even if you’re 100% prepared for the divorce process, there’s no way of knowing what will come to light along the way. However, that shouldn’t stop you from doing your best to prepare for everything. Divorce will affect your finances in a variety of ways, so it’s...
Can a mother seek paternity testing for her child?
Out of all the things that should be important to you, knowing who your child’s father is should top that list. When you believe that a man is your child’s father but he won’t respond to requests for a DNA test, it may be time to seek support from your attorney and...
Don’t forget your kids when considering divorce
“Not right now. This is not about you. It’s about daddy and me.” While a divorce is a matter between you and your partner, it is easy to forget about your children’s feelings. This does not mean you should stay together because your kids want you to, but you need to...
Suddenly divorcing? Make sure it’s right for you before you file
The fact that your spouse wants a divorce is something you didn’t expect. You knew that you’d had a few arguments lately, but there were some deeper issues you didn’t realize they were concerned over. Today, you’re looking at your divorce paperwork and are at a loss....
When can you get an annulment instead of a divorce in California?
It is possible to get an annulment in California, but you must meet strict requirements to qualify for this process. Some people believe that an annulment is a fast and easy way to end an unwanted marriage. However, if you are found eligible for this process, it can...
