Divorce is About the Rest of Your Life
Finding Love Post-Divorce
Finding the “one” is not easy, but what if you thought you found the “one” but you were wrong and now you’re trying again? That can be even harder. Going through a divorce or separation and then trying to date again is rarely easy. Even in a place like California with tons of romantic date spots, dating …
Read MoreRetirement Division in California
Marital property division is much more complex that you might realize, especially in California. It can make the divorce process last months or even years. “Marital property” isn’t just the land you live on, in fact, it’s much more. One of the more complex issues surrounding a California divorce that falls under marital property is …
Read MoreManaging Same-Sex Parenting of Blended Families
With two kids and three moms, Dr. Colleen Logan, a psychotherapist, found her parenting situation to be quite different from the norm. She wrote a few tips in a HuffPost article that any other blended families with same-sex parents might find helpful. 1) Work out a schedule. It’s always easier to figure out who is …
Read MorePregnant and Divorcing
It’s not rare for either spouse to have an emotional freak out when you get pregnant. This can often lead to divorce, marital issues or separation. As hard as it may seem, it might be best for you and your child in the long run. So what’s it like to be going through a divorce …
Read MoreHow to Succeed at Divorce
We spend a lot of time talking about how to “get through” a divorce, but what about coming out on top? Is it possible to “succeed” at divorce? The editors at HuffPost think so, and we agree. With the help of an experienced family divorce attorney, you can “win” divorce. Here are a few tips …
Read MoreDivorce: A New Year’s Resolution
Posted by California Divorce Lawyer: It’s mid-way through December, so if you haven’t started thinking of your new year’s resolutions yet… it’s time. “Divorce” is certainly not as common as “going to the gym” when it comes to resolutions. In fact, it may seem odd. However, Bari Weinberger, Esq. believes that it’s fairly common… and a …
Read MoreWhen Co-Parenting is Tough
Parenting is known as the hardest job in the world, and that’s when both parents are under one roof. After a divorce or separation, parenting (or “co-parenting”) can be even more challenging. You’ll go through ups and downs, and some days will be more challenging than others. Psychologist Dr. Peggy Kruger Tietz recently shared some advice …
Read MoreGray Divorce Revolution
A used-to-be great marriage, three kids and a few dogs later… there is an increasing number of spouses that are getting divorced in their 40’s and 50’s. Once you send the last kid of to college and you actually have to start focusing on your relationship again, your relationship may crumble. And that can be scary. You …
Read MoreNew California Law Will Allow For More Than Two Legal Parents
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill into a law that will allow a child to have more than two legal parents. California is joining two other states and D.C. by making this change. According to a press release, the bill was written to match the growing number of families with same-sex parents, biological …
Read MoreSpruce Up Your Home
Author and divorce blogger Lois Tarter recently wrote a post regarding a new, fun way to help you move on from your marriage– a home makeover! You may have the place to yourself now, and the way your house/apartment looks may remind you of your husband or wife. It may not be the smartest time …
Read MoreHow to Prepare For Your First Mediation Session
We’ve discussed in this blog whether you should or shouldn’t use mediation, what it is, how it can help, etc. So let’s assume that you’ve decided to go through with the process. Where do you start? Divorce Mediator Michelle Rozen recently shared these eight things you should do prior to your first mediation session, and …
Read MoreUsing Experts in Divorce
While our family law attorneys are experienced in helping families throughout the divorce process, they are experts in the law. Child advocate Caroline Choi recently shared a few other experts you may want to consider using, and we thought we’d share her information with you. An expert can be court-appointed or retained by you and/or …
Read MoreNegotiate or Litigate
That’s the million dollar question. Everyone going through a divorce needs to decide what process they’ll take. The decision you make may have a great impact on you and on your loved ones who will ultimately feel the pain of the divorce as well– such as your children.
Read MoreTelling Your Child He/She Needs Therapy
The simple title of this post could cause some parents anxiety. For a variety of reasons, some parents are truly terrified to even try to tell their children that they may need to see a therapist. Many children should see a therapist after their parents divorce or separate, but that’s a tough thing to talk …
Read MoreTaking to Children About Divorce
HealthNewsDigest recently posted an article with tips regarding how to talk to your kids about divorce, and we thought we’d share the information here. Telling your kids that you will be splitting from your spouse is one of the hardest things a parent can do. Depending on the age of your children, they may not …
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