Category: Divorce 101
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Getting a Divorce in California? Your Step-by-Step Guide
One of the hardest parts about getting divorced is actually making the decision. Once you’ve made that emotional commitment, though, you might be left wondering what happens next? If that sounds like you, then you’re not alone. Divorce can be a daunting process—particularly if it’s your first time. Each step has its own rules, regulations,…
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Divorce Stress: How 2 Navigate the Storm
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful experiences. The emotional turmoil and significant life changes can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. Understanding the most common sources of stress during divorce can better prepare you to cope with this challenging period. 1. Emotional Turmoil The end of a marriage often triggers a rollercoaster of emotions…
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3 Ways to Simplify Your Divorce (Even Before You File)
If you’re like most people, you want your divorce to go as smoothly as possible. You’d like to minimize conflict and just make it through with your head above water – and that’s probably true whether you’re just starting to think about a split or you’re riding out California’s 6-month divorce waiting period. The good…
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How Long Does a Divorce Take in California?
If you’re considering a split from your spouse, you probably want to know how long a divorce takes in California. The fastest you can get a divorce in California is 6 months – but some divorces take a lot longer. Here’s what you need to know. How Long Does a Divorce Take in California? California…
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Divorce Advice for Women: 15 Things You Need to Know
If you’re like many women, the thought of divorce has crossed your mind from time to time – and you’re still sitting on the fence about whether it’s the right choice for you, your children, and even your spouse. When you’re considering a split from your partner, you need specific divorce advice for women… that…
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Divorce and Property Settlement: 5 Tips to Negotiate With Your Spouse
When you go through a divorce in California, you’ll have to go through several steps — and one of them is creating a divorce property settlement. Here’s how to negotiate during divorce so you can reach a fair, reasonable outcome. How to Negotiate During Divorce If you’re like most people, you have no idea how…
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The First Step in Divorce: Filing a Petition for Dissolution
Before you can begin the divorce process, which includes negotiating property division, child custody, and, in many cases, spousal support, you must first file a petition for dissolution. What is a Petition for Dissolution? A petition for dissolution is the first step in any divorce proceeding in Stockton or elsewhere in California. When your divorce…
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Love, Longing, and Getting Back to Even: 5 Strategies to Overcome Relationship Distress During and After Divorce
You were swept off your feet by prince charming, but instead you married a frog. At first, he seemed to be everything you dreamed of; but after unwrapping the layers, you found a Narcissistic sociopath of a man with impulse control issues and a mommy complex. She was the light of your life, a statuesque pillar of beauty that you had…
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Getting Your Groove Back: Tending the Emotional Garden Post Divorce
“This feels like the end. Everything we had worked hard for is now gone. My life, as I know it, is over. Divorce is the pits. I don’t know how I can move on.” Is life over as you know it? Yes, but not in the way you may think. Let’s explore how divorce can effect one’s emotional…
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Thinking of an Old-Fashioned Divorce? There is Another Way
In this article, we explore ways to take control of your family law case and explore ways divorce does not have to become a drawn out battle.
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