Although about 50 percent of American couples will divorce, the topic remains very taboo. Divorce is simply not a topic that people like to discuss. Many people consider it scandalous, shameful or worry that discussing it will bring bad luck to their own marriages....
Working through everything that comes with a divorce can be a challenge, but it usually isn't impossible. Even in the best of circumstances, there are likely going to be at least a few points that are contentious. If your ex is a narcissist, those issues may delay the...
When you are going through a divorce, there is a kind of tunnel vision that can occur where you only see the outcome that you want and are closed to other available options. Maybe you are focused solely on retaining physical custody or keeping the home and refuse to...
If you are divorcing your spouse, one of the biggest areas of contention besides determining child custody matters is how to split the community property. But if you think that it is difficult to divide tangible property and assets, it's even harder to determine which...
If you are a California parent of college-bound children and you are preparing to divorce, one thing that you need to address is how the children's educational costs will be covered. There is nothing in the California statutes that require parents to cover their...
You were by yourself at home when you heard your doorbell. You answered, and it was someone you didn't know. They handed you a document and said you were being served.You weren't sure what that was about, so you quickly opened the mail and found that your spouse was...
If you are planning on filing for divorce or you have just been served with the divorce petition, your next step will likely be choosing an attorney to represent you in the divorce. However, some people may wonder why they can't go it alone and represent themselves in...
Divorce is common enough that you likely know several people who've gone through one, but that doesn't mean you should rely on those people for advice. The stories you've heard from other people about their divorce likely include some misinformation. In other words,...
Mediation is an excellent way to work through disputes during your divorce without having to go to court. If you and your spouse have both agreed that you want to keep your divorce as private as possible and avoid going to trial, then mediation is one option that may...
If you are divorcing a self-employed spouse, proving their income can be a bit more challenging than if they were employed at a company or in a more traditional job. What this can mean for you is that your spouse may try to hide or reduce their income for purposes of...
