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Filing for divorce is only one part of ending your marriage. The real hard work comes during mediation, when you need to work out your differences with your spouse while maintaining a civil relationship. During this time, you’ll cover a wide range of topics with your divorce mediator so both of you get what you …
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Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Recently divorced? Want to skip getting the unnecessary bath lotion sets and soaps from well-intentioned friends during the holidays? Millennials going through divorce haven’t been shy about …
Once you’ve separated from your spouse, you may feel a sense of freedom to pursue a new relationship. You might simply miss having someone around you can rely on to always be up for watching a movie or having dinner out. While the prospect of dating may fill you with excitement, the truth is you …
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People often complain about how expensive their divorces were, or you may hear someone claim the process wiped out his or her finances. While this may leave you feeling anxious, the truth is divorce doesn’t always have to be expensive. In most cases, those whose divorces drained their accounts were involved in contentious legal battles …
Working with your spouse to create a plan for your divorce might not be easy. At times, you may be tempted to defend yourself by omitting information such as how much income you actually make. Although lying might seem like the easiest way to get what you want, it tends to just make things worse. …
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Many people have the mistaken belief that when you’re getting a divorce, the first thing you need to do is call a lawyer. Although divorce does require you to work through the legal system, hiring a lawyer isn’t always in your best interests, especially if you and your spouse can work together and use divorce …
Divorce is one of those events in life that people sometimes just don’t see coming until the last second. Alternatively, some people know they need a divorce for years before they finally get the courage to stop living in denial. Either way, the San Diego divorce mediation experts from Divorce Options San Diego suggest these …
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. The “grey divorce” has been the most common divorce-related headline of the past few years. It’s notable because overall, divorce is becoming less common. Less spoken about, …
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Even though divorce rates are declining, a recent study funded by the CDC revealed around half of all marriages still end in divorce or legal separation. While a divorce can happen at any time, most relationship experts agree there are a few periods in a marriage that seem to be a little more difficult for …
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Ending a marriage is never easy, especially if there are younger children involved. However, going separate ways may be the best option for couples because it allows them to end their marriages legally and search for what will make them truly happy. The team from Divorce Options San Diego—professionals who provide expert divorce mediation San Diego couples rely …
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Divorce isn’t always a mutually agreed-upon decision. In some cases, one spouse may decide to get a divorce without the other partner’s agreement, which can result in a very complicated situation. While one partner may be tempted to refuse the divorce, the state of California has laws in place to handle this exact situation. Although …
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In California, it’s not always necessary to list a specific reason for your divorce, because California is a no-fault state, which means you can petition for a divorce based on the concept that you and your spouse simply can’t get along. However, it may help to know there are other common grounds for divorce that …
The main objective of divorce mediation is to help couples find ways to agree on issues such as their finances, co-parenting schedules, and division of assets. A mediator is unbiased, and his or her role is to help the parties work out their differences. However, mediation isn’t mandatory in California unless minor children are involved. …
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Divorce is a time of uncertainty when you need to know who will influence any decisions you make. While going to court is an option, it can be much less costly, both financially and emotionally, if your first step is to seek help from a mediator to decide things such as who will keep your …
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People often get so caught up in planning for who will get their assets in a divorce that they tend to overlook debt. However, most couples accumulate some type of debt during their marriages, and that requires negotiating who will pay it off. For instance, you and your spouse may share a car payment, mortgage, …
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Reaching an agreement during divorce can seem almost impossible when you’re just starting the process of ending your marriage. After all, many of the issues that led to your divorce may make it difficult to communicate. While it may seem challenging, you’ll find working through your conflicts with the help of a neutral party makes …
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As Thanksgiving approaches, divorced parents may be feeling the pressure to make it work. Who will the children spend Thanksgiving with? Will new partners be invited to the celebrations? Will you be risking disaster if you attempt a family Thanksgiving? Rather than letting these decisions keep you up at night, there’s no shame in getting …
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Although more than 876,000 people get divorced each year in the United States, experts estimate only 10 percent of these couples tried counseling or marital mediation before finalizing their divorces. Getting a divorce is a major life-altering decision. Both marriage counseling and marital mediation can help couples as they make decisions. The San Diego divorce …
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Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Establishing a prenuptial agreement (prenup) is something many couples do to protect their finances, property, and other significant assets in the event they divorce or legally separate …
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. When you and your spouse agree to end your marriage without complications, an uncontested divorce may be an option. The team from Divorce Options San Diego—the experts …
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Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Even though most married couples plan on spending the rest of their lives together, separations are very common. There may come a point in your own marriage …
By the time you decide to get a divorce, you probably have a pretty good understanding of what’s coming. Although the process of getting a divorce in California is straightforward, it still helps to be prepared for each step and how you’ll live while you finalize your settlement. This pre-divorce planning checklist is designed to …
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Getting a divorce in California requires you to be aware of the laws the state government has in place to protect everyone’s rights. Today, not all jurisdictions require mediation, although it’s encouraged to help you develop a plan for how you and your spouse will share important responsibilities, such as child custody. Mediation also helps …
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Traditional divorce methods can be difficult for all parties involved, which is why so many people look for alternative solutions to ease the process. Some alternatives can prevent drawn-out courtroom battles and work in the best interests of couples with small children. The expert San Diego divorce mediators from Divorce Options San Diego—experienced professionals couples …
Filing for a divorce can be mentally, emotionally, and financially challenging. It’s a good idea to speak with a legal professional to determine what your options are before moving forward. Each situation is different, but the team from Divorce Options San Diego—experienced professionals who are revolutionizing the divorce process with expert divorce mediation San Diego couples …
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