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Tips for Surviving the Holidays

The holidays demand a huge amount of time and effort, and they can be especially challenging for divorced couples. Every split couple with kids is in a slightly different situation and family dynamic, and there isn’t one easy answer for everyone. But Ann Blumenthal Jacobs, author of “Love for Grown Ups”, recently wrote an article …

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Recently Divorced Holiday Tips

For many people, this Christmas may be the first holiday time spent as a single person in many years. While the holidays are a great time of joy and happiness, they can also be a time of sadness and challenges for many. Joanie Winberg, CEO of the Association of Divorce from Women and Children recently …

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Helping Children with Split Families During the Holidays

The holidays can be the happiest time of year for many families. But there are few people who aren’t at least a little stressed and over-emotional by late-December. The tension and the stress of the holidays can definitely feel greater to split families. We know that no matter the status or situation of your marriage, …

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Understanding COBRA

Health insurance is essential for people at any age. You want to sign onto a plan that will give you the best coverage for you and your family. However, what happens when your family encounters a divorce? Since there are an increasing number of divorces each year, the courts are no longer awarding health insurance. …

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Health Insurance Advice for Divorcing Men

A recent article by Laura Langenburg in Dads Divorce outlines the health insurance challenges men may face during and after divorce. The courts will usually require parties to maintain status quo during the divorce proceedings– men will need to continue paying for their wives’ insurance if they were paying during the marriage. Maintaining health insurance after …

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Women Losing Insurance Post-Divorce

A new study by the University of Michigan reports that thousands of women in the U.S. are losing health insurance after divorcing. The study found that 115,000 women in the U.S. lose their private health insurance each year in the wake of divorce, largely because they no longer qualify as dependents under their partners’ policies or because …

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Divorce During Adoption

November is National Adoption Month, and we wanted to kick off our posts this month dealing with the topic of adoption while going through the divorce process. Jill Duffy outlines in an article in Dads Divorce the obstacle that divorce can be when trying to adopt a child.

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How Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody

Most people think of physical violence when they hear domestic violence or spousal abuse. Realize there are many other types of abuse, and a divorce case can take them all into consideration. There are eight types of domestic violence/abuse: physical, intimidation, child abuse, verbal and emotional, social isolation, religious, male/female privilege (diminishing the victim’s authority …

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How the Economy Affects the Court Systems

The economy is quick to burn a hole in California’s judicial system. With a $652 million cut, there will be 56 court rooms closing – 24 criminal courts, 24 civil courts, four juvenile delinquency courts, three family courts, one probate court, and all 13 informal traffic courts for youth. But it’s not just the courts …

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Spousal Abuse Against Women

Domestic violence has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation and economic deprivation. The FBI reported that domestic violence claims the lives of more than four women each day. As attorneys, we are grateful to have the opportunity to help women leave these horrific situations. Due to shame and fear, many women fail …

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Getting Back On Track After Divorce

There’s no doubt about it — divorce can be a rough process. But when it’s all said and done, it’s time to jumpstart this new chapter of your life. Check out the following articles that offer tips and guidance from experts and people who have been through challenging divorces. Now is the time to focus …

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Men Dealing with Domestic Violence

Many people don’t take men seriously when they say they’re victims of domestic violence, reports Joseph Cordell in a recent HuffPost divorce article. Violence against men is a significant problem and, as Orange County attorneys that witness the aftermath of spousal abuse, we know how serious it is.

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