You decide that you'd like to get a divorce. You know that this is what you want, but you haven't actually discussed it with your spouse yet. You don't want to just file for divorce and then hand them the paperwork to sign. You'd like to have this conversation, but...
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Who gets the dog or cat in a divorce?
Divorce is a stressful situation. Not just for the spouses, but every member of the family, including the household pets – even though they’re likely none the wiser about the situation. For many couples, pets are akin to children, so disputes over who gets custody of...
Why is it important to tell the kids about divorce all at once?
There are a lot of different things to consider when you're telling your children that you and your spouse are going to get a divorce. One common piece of advice is that you and your spouse should tell all of the children together. Ideally, the two of you will be...
3 tips to help you prepare for divorce
Before you file for divorce, there are several things you can do to make your life easier. For example, thinking about how your actions now may impact your divorce later is one key to making it as simple as possible. You may also want to think about establishing your...
Co-parenting tips for divorced parents
Ideally, both parents should be involved in the child's life even after a divorce unless there are overbearing reasons to the contrary. While co-parenting may seem easy, it is not always the case, especially if you are not on good terms with your co-parent. It is...
When is divorce actually better for the kids?
It is common for parents to consider staying together on account of their children. They want to get divorced. They may not even think of themselves as much of a couple anymore, despite technically being married. However, they have heard repeatedly that divorce is bad...
3 ways spouses hide assets before they file for divorce
In a California divorce, most of your property may get divided. The state has community property laws that give each spouse an interest in assets and income acquired by either spouse during the marriage. Generally, family law judges in California will do their best to...
Three tips for breaking the news of your divorce to your kids
Breaking the news of your divorce to your kids can be difficult to think about. After all, when it comes to the end of a marriage, most parents in Sacramento want to preserve their relationship with their child and move forward through the divorce process on track to...
How long does it take to get a divorce?
In California, you will need to wait at least six months after serving your spouse with divorce papers before your marriage can officially come to an end. Of course, the divorce process can take much longer than six months to complete if it is contested. Let's look at...
Design Your Divorce Through Mediation
If you are considering divorce, you have probably imagined how the litigation may look. You can see you and your spouse’s lawyers negotiating your agreement on your behalf and can likely anticipate any resulting arguments or complications. You can likely imagine a...