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Divorce might be an ending, but it can also represent a new beginning. Viewing your divorce as an opportunity for a fresh start can help you stay positive. Once you’ve started to make the arrangements for your divorce, you can begin working through these ideas to help you reinvent yourself as the person you’ve always …
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The average age for a person to get married for the first time is around 27 for women and 29 for men. While this indicates people are waiting longer to get married, it still hasn’t changed the average age when most people get divorced. Today, the average age for a person’s first divorce occurs around …
Filing for a divorce often feels like a last-ditch effort to preserve some type of civility when a marriage has reached a boiling point. In some cases, one partner wants a divorce, while the other is hoping the whole thing will blow over. While you may not be able to stop the divorce, you do …
Valentine’s Day isn’t an easy time when you’re not in a relationship. The holiday that honors romantic love can be particularly difficult if you’re getting divorced. It sells an image of love as an exclusive romantic pact that doesn’t survive change or adjustment. But times are changing. “Galentines” for gal pals and other Valentine traditions …
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Married couples often look around to see if other people seem to be as happy or as miserable as they are in their relationships. Although on the surface it can be difficult to tell if your marriage is normal compared to others, you can take a look at recent statistics to get a little insight. …
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Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. For many people, a house represents one of the largest assets that must be decided upon during a divorce. Your house may also have special meaning …
Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Divorce is painful, and you might have gone for many months or years without feeling joy in your relationship. Now that your marriage is over, you …
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. The decisions you make during your divorce can affect your life for years. While you may already have gone through the process of splitting up some …
January is National Child-Centered Divorce Month in the U.S. A child-centered divorce puts children’s interests front and center, and this involves a number of factors. One thing research tells us is that children need their fathers. While divorce can be hard on children, it appears that when children have more time with both parents, they …
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Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Going to court may be one of the most dreaded aspects of getting a divorce. You might be intimidated by the prospect of standing in front …
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While going through divorce mediation, you and your spouse can work out a separation of assets and debts that you believe is fair. However, the judge will need to sign off on the agreement and issue a final order. There are specific factors that determine how finances and debts are divided during a divorce, such …
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A divorce involving couples with more than one million dollars in net liquid assets traditionally defines a high net worth divorce. The division of property and various assets can be extensive and extremely complicated for individuals with a high net worth, and they’re likely to go the extra mile to protect their interests. The experts …
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Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. When you’re getting a divorce, you or your spouse may not have the ability to immediately move out of your home. You may need to wait for …
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Disclaimer: This blog does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Going through a divorce can be a complicated process, and many people wonder where all their assets are going to go. While some couples might think the …
Filing for divorce is only one part of ending your marriage. The real hard work comes during mediation, when you need to work out your differences with your spouse while maintaining a civil relationship. During this time, you’ll cover a wide range of topics with your divorce mediator so both of you get what you …
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Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. Recently divorced? Want to skip getting the unnecessary bath lotion sets and soaps from well-intentioned friends during the holidays? Millennials going through divorce haven’t been shy about …
Once you’ve separated from your spouse, you may feel a sense of freedom to pursue a new relationship. You might simply miss having someone around you can rely on to always be up for watching a movie or having dinner out. While the prospect of dating may fill you with excitement, the truth is you …
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People often complain about how expensive their divorces were, or you may hear someone claim the process wiped out his or her finances. While this may leave you feeling anxious, the truth is divorce doesn’t always have to be expensive. In most cases, those whose divorces drained their accounts were involved in contentious legal battles …
Working with your spouse to create a plan for your divorce might not be easy. At times, you may be tempted to defend yourself by omitting information such as how much income you actually make. Although lying might seem like the easiest way to get what you want, it tends to just make things worse. …
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In California, divorce mediation is usually required when you have children who need to be addressed in your divorce settlement. Working with San Diego divorce mediators to decide on things such as custody and visitation arrangements can keep things civil while also ensuring you and your spouse learn how to work through your differences for …
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Many people have the mistaken belief that when you’re getting a divorce, the first thing you need to do is call a lawyer. Although divorce does require you to work through the legal system, hiring a lawyer isn’t always in your best interests, especially if you and your spouse can work together and use divorce …
Divorce is one of those events in life that people sometimes just don’t see coming until the last second. Alternatively, some people know they need a divorce for years before they finally get the courage to stop living in denial. Either way, the San Diego divorce mediation experts from Divorce Options San Diego suggest these …
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about your individual situation, it’s best to seek the advice of an experienced legal professional. The “grey divorce” has been the most common divorce-related headline of the past few years. It’s notable because overall, divorce is becoming less common. Less spoken about, …
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Even though divorce rates are declining, a recent study funded by the CDC revealed around half of all marriages still end in divorce or legal separation. While a divorce can happen at any time, most relationship experts agree there are a few periods in a marriage that seem to be a little more difficult for …
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Ending a marriage is never easy, especially if there are younger children involved. However, going separate ways may be the best option for couples because it allows them to end their marriages legally and search for what will make them truly happy. The team from Divorce Options San Diego—professionals who provide expert divorce mediation San Diego couples rely …
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