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Responding to Divorce or Separation

Either spouse in a marriage or partner in a registered domestic partnership can ask the court to end their legal relationship. If you have been served with a petition and summons for dissolution (divorce) or legal separation, your spouse or domestic partner is asking the court to end your relationship. In California, as long as…
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Facebook Impacting Divorce Rates?

Some people have questioned if Facebook has led to an increase in divorces. In an article a British Legal Firm had noted that approximately one in five divorces were related to Facebook in some way shape or form. On the social network Facebook, a persons private life is broadcasted for all to see. Furthermore, these…
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What does a Prenuptial Agreement mean?

As reported in Forbes Magazine about 75 percent of lawyers have noted an increase in prenuptial agreements over the past several years. Forbes magazine warned that if couples do not seek a prenuptial agreement when they get a divorce they must abide by state law. In California under the state law all income that is…
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Who Benefits From the Mediation Process?

The mediator may not have a wager in the topic to be discussed and resolved through mediation. The voluntary nature of mediation helps to minimize the misconception of being against the other party. The mediator will assist communication from one party to another. This will help assure that the conversation remains on the relevant issues…
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WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE – DISSOLUTION?

If you are wondering, what is collaborative divorce? Our family law firm is now providing Collaborative Dissolution / Divorce services to prospective clients. In a Collaborative Dissolution/Divorce case the parties and their respective attorneys will each sign an agreement where each pledges to resolve the issues in the dissolution/ divorce without court intervention. This collaborative agreement…
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Taking out the Anger from a Divorce

1. Let yourself write about your problems and keep on writing. Seeing your thoughts become real words can be therapeutic, healing, and organizing for your mind. 2. Shout. Loudly. In a remote place. 3. Talk with Others about it. Hiding anger can be just as dangerous as simply lashing out. Initially, talking about your emotions…
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Taking a break from marriage and see divorce as a last resort

Before a couple comes to the decision of getting a divorce, many attempts to save the marriage are made. Some couples get therapy, some find activities to do together, and some find activities to do alone. The last option seems to be the most common one to couples who simply seem to fight all the…
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