Category Archives: Legal Separation

Divorce Rates and Celebrities

Blame the increasing divorce rate on celebrities? Celebrities break and get divorced like it’s the cool thing to do.  Marriage doesn’t mean anything anymore when it comes to the rich and famous.  In the year 2011 alone there were 105 … Continue reading

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CA No-Fault Divorce

In California all divorces are no-fault divorces.  A no-fault divorce is where it doesn’t matter why you are filing for a divorce.  A divorce is a divorce.  In other words you don’t need a reason for filing for divorce.  In … Continue reading

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Divorce Parties Yay or Nay?

While divorce is usually considered a somber occasion, different cultures and different ex-couples are beginning to view divorce parties or ceremonies as viable ways to move on after a rough split. Some say these ceremonies are excessive but others say … Continue reading

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Seven important questions to ask before a divorce

1. Do you still have feelings for your spouse? 2. Was your marriage an actual relationship or merely two people living together and having their needs fulfilled? 3. Is it divorce you want, or are you just threatening divorce? 4. … Continue reading

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Why a collaborative divorce?

In the often rough and tumblr world of family law, negotiating with the other side often seems to step blindly on the face of common sense. Surely, there are too many dead ends, blind turns, and tricks up the enemy’s … Continue reading

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Date(s) of Separation

Believe it or not, couples undergoing divorce sometimes disagree over their date of separation. Now, you may be asking 1) how can people not know the date they were separated, and 2) why does the date of separation even matter? … Continue reading

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What does Family Law Cover?

If you are searching for a divorce, custody, child and spousal support, or domestic violence attorney you will need to search for Family law attorneys in your area. Family law covers many of the issues that can be present in … Continue reading

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9th Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Down California Gay Marriage Ban

Divorce attorneys in California may soon be handling much more family law for same-sex couples. On Tuesday, February 7th, the federal appeals court based in San Francisco ruled California’s Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision reaffirmed … Continue reading

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Issues in a Divorce

Divorce proceedings can be relatively expensive dependent upon the issues involved. If the divorce proceeding is amicable between the two parties the costs will be lower. On the other hand, if both parties are arguing back and forth and are … Continue reading

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