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As part of your divorce proceeding, you will need to discuss the custody and visitation rights you have to your own children. But what if you want visitation rights of your spouse’s children from a previous marriage? California state law establishes visitation rights for step parents under certain circumstances. Your Legal Rights as a Step …

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When you decide to get a divorce, you need to make a number of other decisions that go along with the process. One of the most important issues you need to discuss is child support and custody. Every parent is obligated to care for their child – and that includes physically, mentally and financially. The …

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Divorce is not an easy process, even in the best of circumstances. If you proceed with your divorce proceeding in a cautious manner, you can avoid some common mistakes that can waste time, increase stress, and cost a lot of money. As soon as you decide that your marriage needs to come to an end, …

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For some people, as soon as they decide to get a divorce, they are ready and eager to move on with their lives and start dating again. However, it is important to understand that just because you have made your decision and have filed for divorce, the actual process can take several months or even …

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Social media has become a big permanent part of our lives. Many of us use social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, to document and even communicate the ups and downs of our lives. For major events like birth announcements and birthdays, social media allows us to share times news of celebration. During bad times …

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In many states, including California, bifurcation of a divorce allows spouses to legally divorce each other before the details are finalized. In states that allow bifurcation, the court will separately handle the actual dissolution of the marriage separately from the other issues. This allows the parties to remarry or engage in other matters as a …

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Marriage and divorce are both common experiences in our culture. About 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50. Unfortunately, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples divorce in the United states. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher. One of the major issues to deal with during divorce …

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There is no question about it: Divorce is tough. However, a collaborative divorce can make the process less stressful and much easier on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse, and children. What Is a Collaborative Divorce? A collaborative divorce refers to a process of dissolving your marriage by resolving your differences together rather than fighting the battle …

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