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Debt and Divorce

Are you living in Orange County or Los Angeles and headed for a divorce? How will you and your spouse divide your debts? And what happens if your soon-to-be-ex can't pay his or her share? The liabilities and debts accumulated by you and your during the marriage will have to be divided, paid, or …

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Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

When considering divorce, there will be thousands of things swirling through your mind at a million miles per hour. It's easy to make an already difficult process more challenging by taking actions that can be avoided. Here are five mistakes people considering divorce often make: 1. Not meeting …

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Prevent Overwhelm During Divorce: A Short List of What Matters Most

Getting divorced is complicated under the best of circumstances. While the details of your divorce are important, it's vital to stay focused on the big picture. Here are a few tips to help you keep from getting overwhelmed. Set Your Objectives It's important to know what you want out of a …

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Divorce Strategy: Mediate, Don’t Litigate

You’ve heard the nightmarish divorce stories from your friends. You already feel hurt and alone and you aren’t interested in any more arguing. And, you aren’t certain if your spouse would be willing to consider a stress-free divorce via mediation. Divorce mediation is an option that can help you …

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Blended Families, Finances and Child Support

There are many challenges you will face when being in a relationship. It is even more challenging to keep a balance between your past relationship with your new relationship when either relationship includes children. When there are multiple commitments to family members, dealing with finances can …

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More Women Requesting Prenups

People used to think that prenuptial agreements were just for celebrities or the super-wealthy. That's no longer the case. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers released results from a survey showing a large increase in prenups. And just as importantly, it is that the interest in prenups is …

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Coping With Anger During Your Divorce

Anger has a way of eating us up inside. Instead of making things better, it just makes us bitter. It’s natural to have some angry feelings over a failing marriage, particularly when facing the prospect of a messy divorce, but if you hold on to that anger it can overwhelm your life and negatively …

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The Smartest Decision a Parent Can Make During a Divorce

As parents, it is essential to develop a partnership that encourages teamwork. However, when a partnership is shaken, i.e., in a divorce, you undergo an imbalance that requires extra support to keep you grounded. Unfortunately, as we get older, we teach ourselves to handle everything that is …

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Ten Simple Rules to Help Keep Your Kids Out of The Middle of Your Divorce

It easy to get caught up in the emotions of a divorce and forget that your children have no say in the matter. They will be impacted, for better or worse, by the way you and your spouse handle yourselves during the divorce process. Here are ten simple rules that will help keep your children out …

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Top 10 Threats Made During Divorce

A divorce can be very trying and contentious under the best of circumstances. Often, the anger spills out as verbal threats intended to intimidate or coerce. The following is a list of common threats that are made by vindictive spouses during divorce. If physical abuse is threatened, please contact …

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