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 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...
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...
There are many ways to get a divorce. For couples that are unable to agree on anything, traditional divorce, where each party gets their own attorney and lets the judge decide everything in court, may be the best option. For couples that would prefer to come to an...
A California prenuptial agreement might be difficult to discuss in contemplation of a marriage. However, for many people, their finances are such that they need to protect themselves. This could be true for one prospective spouse or both. Although there is negative...
Divorce is tough on your kids. Their sense of normalcy and stability can be significantly disrupted, and they might harbor feelings of resentment against one or both parents. This can make it hard for you to communicate with them and maintain a strong relationship....
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...
In California, the idea of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is often automatically perceived as people who are trying to have it invalidated as part of a contentious divorce. This is understandable given the number of high-profile cases that are centered around...
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,...
If your marriage is just not working any longer, you may have already come to the conclusion that the only thing to do now is to get a divorce. With that in mind, you most likely will want to get the divorce process over with as little conflict and unpleasantness as...