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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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Why Women Divorce Men

Reasons For Divorce: Popular love and divorce blog Love Counsellor recently reported on why women divorce men. In this century, there are fewer women willing to stick to a lousy marriage because of an underlying sense of insecurity and fear of loneliness. Women are much more likely now to initiate a divorce. Love Counsellor reports that …

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California Loophole Closed – Spousal Abuse and Support

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill 1522 to close a loophole in state law that required a victim of spousal abuse to pay support to her attacker after divorce, according to UT San Diego. The bill was inspired by Crystal Harris, a San Diego-area woman who was forced to pay her ex-husband spousal support during the pendency …

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California Bill Vetoed: Only Two Legal Parents Allowed

California Family Law: The Washington Times reported this week that California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed legislation today that would have allowed children to have more than two legal parents. If a judge determined it to be in the “best interest of the child”, he/she would have been able to recognize more than two parents.

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Ten Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble

Divorce Advice: Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Whether you’re on your first marriage or your third, the following signs outlined in a recent HuffPost Divorce article should be red flags. Divorce may be just around the corner if you don’t attempt to fix the issues in your relationship. More than 75% of marriages in California end in …

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