Many clients will ask me “What is the difference between filing for divorce and filing for legal separation?” or “Will filing for legal separation put a stop to our community assets accumulating?” The general answer I give is that filing for divorce and filing for...
You’re 50-something, maybe even 60. You’re contemplating divorce and plagued by numerous dilemmas. You’re stuck in a marriage with no discernible future but you’re too frightened to venture out into the scary world of dating. Maybe you share too much history with your...
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Studies show that two people who are going through a divorce are rarely “on the same page” — even when it comes to the process of grieving.To those of us who are divorce experts, it is no surprise that a couple who has split up would find themselves...
This year is coming to a close. If you are in the middle of a divorce – or if you are getting ready to go through one – the next twelve months could be tough. So, here are some simple guidelines to make the journey less difficult. 1. Keep your children out of the...
For many people, the scariest part of getting a divorce is having to walk into court and appear before a judge. But did you know that there is a way to obtain a divorce without ever stepping foot in a courtroom? It’s true. When I began practicing law, it was...
