Most people have heard horror stories about divorce, with spouses making hurtful jabs at each other, hiding assets from the property division process and even alienating their children against each other. Although these highly contentious situations exist in family...
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Five benefits of getting divorced
Is your marriage on the rocks? If so, then you might be worried about the possibility of divorce. The thought of ending your marriage might riddle you with uncertainly, leaving you fearful of what the future holds. You might also worry about navigating the legal...
Is collaborative divorce right for your situation?
Even when you and your spouse have agreed to end your marriage and that divorce is the best way forward, you may be hesitant to start the process. You may associate divorce with couples fighting in a courtroom as part of a contentious and stressful proceeding....
How can I maintain the peace during divorce negotiations?
Sitting down at the divorce negotiation table with your spouse can be nerve-wracking. After all, you and your spouse may not have spoken to each other face-to-face in some time, and you might be worried that the emotions wrapped up in the process will get the best of...
Avoid these 5 mistakes in your collaborative divorce
If your marriage is on the rocks and headed toward divorce, then you’re probably dreading the long, drawn-out fights that await you. You might envision contentious court battles like those portrayed in television and in movies, and you could be concerned that your...
Surviving divorce during the holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, but for many people it isn’t. Feelings of sadness and loneliness are common if you experienced a loss or major life change over the past year, and the extra activity during the season can cause you to feel stressed,...
Is divorce on the horizon? Then take these steps
Is your marriage going poorly? If so and you’ve found yourself here on our blog, then you’re probably thinking about divorce. But the mere thought of ending your marriage can riddle you with fear, stress, and uncertainty. After all, you might not have a firm grasp of...
The five stages of divorce
Many people are familiar with the five stages of grief, but did you know there are also five stages of divorce? This should not come as too much of a surprise, since a divorce is a highly emotional and mentally stressful time involving many of the same feelings you...
Collaborative divorce and negotiation can ease the process
There is a perception that California divorces will be naturally adversarial and the sides will disagree about every issue. The belief that cases are destined to be filled with negativity is understandable given the attention difficult divorces get. However, that is...
Five reasons to seek a peaceful divorce process
A lot of people who go through divorce think that the process is going to be riddled with conflict. Although this is true in many instances, it doesn’t have to be. If you and your spouse get along, then you might be able to resolve your divorce amicably. Of course,...