Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that any person can go through. If you are currently in the middle of a divorce, you may already know how difficult stress can be on your body. U.S. News has some tips to mind your health throughout a divorce. ...
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Divorce and self-harm
Unfortunately, some people have a particularly hard time processing that their marriage has come to an end. Whether someone still loves their ex or they feel like a failure because their marriage was unsuccessful, there are many reasons why divorce causes significant...
What is minor’s counsel in California?
When families in California divorce, laws prohibit minors from speaking to the judge or in a court testimony. Instead, a neutral attorney called the minor's counsel will advocate for the child and represent his or her interests in the child custody case. If you are...
What is grey divorce what causes it?
Older married couples are looked at as role models for maintaining a long, healthy relationship. That is why divorce among older people, sometimes referred to as grey divorce, is so upsetting to many. However, divorce among people in their 50s or older is a lot more...
Organize your finances before getting a divorce in California
How much it costs to get divorced varies by state. Many people expect higher losses in community property states because of the need to split property 50/50 in the absence of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. However, this is not always the case. The filing fees...
The role of minor’s counsel in divorce proceedings
Generally, parents in California have the intention of acting in the best interest of their children even while in the midst of a divorce. However, some parents may be unwilling or unable to give consideration to their child's interests due to high conflict or other...
Keeping your house after a marital split
For many people in California who get divorced, there is a strong desire to keep their homes. Staying in a house may be one way that a parent provides some stability for young children so that the kids do not have to move while adjusting to a parental split. Other...
How long can you receive spousal support in California?
At times, it may feel like the stress of a California divorce will not end. From property division to child custody, it can feel like the issues keep coming. Spousal support is one of the issues that you may have to negotiate during your divorce proceedings....
Limit emotional damage and prepare kids for divorce
Divorcing couples in California face a difficult task in telling their children about the divorce and the upcoming changes. Kids will wonder if they must switch schools, if they will get to keep their friends and how often they will see each parent. To simplify the...
Apps can help manage financial aspects of divorce
The complexities involved ending a marriage do not stop with the decision to do so. The financial challenges involved with separation and divorce in California can be a barrier to a couple arriving at a comprehensive settlement and moving forward with their lives to...