A spouse who displays toxic or unstable behavior can intensify the difficulties and emotional struggles of a divorce. More challenges may arise during the process if your partner struggles with untreated mental illness or uses manipulative tactics. California family...
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4 ways divorce can affect your mental health
Divorce is undeniably one of life’s most challenging experiences. It marks the end of a significant relationship and brings about a whirlwind of emotions and changes. Going through this tough time can take a toll on your mental health, here's how: 1. Emotional...
Dividing money and property in a divorce
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences, both emotionally and financially. As you begin the process, understanding how to divide your money becomes crucial. In California, community property laws dictate that marital assets are divided equally. So, what...
3 mistakes to avoid when telling kids about your divorce
Divorce impacts every member of the family, but it is the children that often bear the heaviest emotional burden. As a parent, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of breaking this news to them. However, failing to handle this conversation properly can...
5 tips for financial recovery after a divorce
Divorce is challenging, not just emotionally but financially as well. The process can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your financial future. However, you can recover financially and start anew with the right strategies. Create a budget After paying...
Tips to tame your emotions in a high-conflict divorce
Divorce is a complex process that often combines legal intricacies with intense emotions. In high-conflict situations, these emotions can greatly impact legal outcomes. Extreme emotions like fear, anger and resentment can affect your judgment, leading to decisions...
Recent poll blames debt for a substantial number of divorces
California couples get divorced for many reasons. Some are sudden and others happen over time. Infidelity is often viewed as a reason why people decide to move on from their marriage. This can come in many forms. Increasingly, financial infidelity is leading to people...
Dividing debt can be a worrisome part of a divorce
In California family law cases, property division is often a topic for dispute. People will generally want to retain as much as possible and strive to reach what they believe is a fair resolution. What many people might forget is that debt will also be divided. This...
Understanding divorce mediation and arbitration
If you are going through a divorce, you may have been asked to participate in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a term for certain an out-of-court techniques used to resolve conflicts. There are two main types that are useful to understand: mediation and...
Why is the divorce rate for older Americans rising?
Any given divorce case in California while be very fact-specific in terms of how the case proceeds and, ultimately, how it is decided. No two cases are the same. However, the same legal issues are present in many divorce cases: child custody, child support, alimony...