Parents who face divorce have many difficult tasks ahead of them, and it is regularly tempting for one parent or the other to act out in unacceptable ways. Even when both parents intend to create a stable, loving home for their children, the tensions between them can...
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3 financial tips for women considering divorce
You've been like many women and gone back to work after you had your child. You have your own accounts and your own money. Still, you and your spouse rely on one another to pay bills and create a savings.You're starting to worry about the state of your marriage,...
Make shared parenting work for you in Pleasanton
When Pleasanton parents divorce, the most important thing to keep in mind is the best interests of the children, which is the goal of the California family courts.Under most circumstances, the courts prefer shared parenting. This can often be achieved with mediation...
Considering divorce? Think about these quick questions
You've been considering divorce as an option for a while, but you haven't told your spouse. You aren't sure if you want to violate the contract you made to your spouse, but in many ways, you don't see another option.Before you talk to your spouse, there are a few...
You can both mediate and litigate your divorce
Divorce is such a 20th century convention. Alternative dispute resolutions like mediation have transformed the family law industry and saved countless families the extended drama of a protracted divorce. If you are in a foundering marriage and looking for an escape...
Signs mediation is right for you and signs that it isn’t
When you decide to divorce, there are several options available. For example, you can choose litigation, collaborative law or mediation. Each process comes with its own set of requirements, benefits and negative aspects. It is important to examine each option and...
Divorce mediation: Proper goals will put you on the right track
If you decide that divorce is the only way to fix your marital problems, you'll want to learn more about the mediation process.There are times when litigation is the only way to work through issues in a divorce, but you don't want to go down this path until you first...
Agreeing to disagree in a divorce
Once you and your spouse have made the decision to divorce, you still have to find your way through the mire of the divorce process. This can be a minefield for some couples, while others manage to carry it off with aplomb.How to get from Point A to Point B and remain...
Divorce and property division: Points of consideration
As you begin to ponder how the divorce process will change your life, it is only a matter of time until you turn your attention to matters of property division.What will happen to the family home? How about your retirement assets? What about the cars and home...
Are you headed for a high-conflict divorce?
Have you had enough of your marriage and just can't go through the motions anymore? If so, you may soon find yourself facing off against your spouse in one of California's family law courts.Before you set the wheels in motion, however, consider whether this approach...