Divorce and steps to help your child.
Divorce and Children: Psychological Reactions & Solutions 4 a Family Divided

Words of Wisdom Original Article Posted at drthomasmaples.com The Psychology of Divorce   As a family therapist, I oftentimes see children who have been labeled by their schools,  parents, or other professional parties involved in their life with behavioral disturbances. What is not seen, or is oftentimes overlooked by these parties is the effects family…

Divorce Litigation in CA

Divorce Litigation in CA In California, divorce litigation is a type of contested divorce. This process takes place in an official courtroom setting, where both spouses have the opportunity to make arguments and present evidence before a judge (usually through an experienced family law attorney).  Unfortunately, divorce litigation takes a lot longer than other types…

Final Divorce Order

Divorce involves a lot of really important decisions. Which means that—between dividing property, divvying up child custody, and figuring out mortgages (not to mention, family pets)—you’ll have a lot to keep track of, post-divorce.  Luckily, there’s one document that’ll have all the answers: your final divorce order.  A final divorce order is a legal document…

Enforcing a Divorce Order

The last thing anyone wants to do after getting divorced is head back to their attorney’s office for post-divorce services—especially if those services involve enforcing a divorce order.   Unfortunately, that’s exactly what a lot of people have to do.  On the bright side, divorce orders are not optional, so this is one lawsuit you’re likely…

Dating During Divorce

One question that clients sometimes ask us is, “What happens if my spouse is dating during divorce?”  It’s a fair question. Until the ink dries on your order, you’re still technically married, and in many jurisdictions, infidelity can have a significant, detrimental impact on how divorce proceedings shape up—particularly when it comes to things like…

Pet Custody

For a lot of people, pets aren’t just animals, they’re beloved members of the family. These loving, loyal furry friends have the power to enrich our lives in unique and irreplaceable ways, so it makes sense that when it comes to divorce, fights over who gets to keep the family dog can get pretty heated. …

Divorce in California

If you’ve never experienced it before, divorce can be an intimidating process. Between filing the correct forms, locating documents, and keeping track of deadlines, there’s a lot to remember, and, without help, the journey can quickly become overwhelming. To help you out, this article will walk you through the basic steps of how to get…