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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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Each county in California handles an ex parte child custody hearing differently – even from courtroom to courtroom in the same county. The court generally takes approaches an ex parte emergency child custody matter in one of two ways: 1) reviewing the pleadings and issuing a ruling on them without hearing oral arguments; or 2) …

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Divorce proceedings that involve highly compensated business executives or professionals can get really complicated, really fast. These divorces tend to include spouses who have high net worth and the outcome is generally influenced by the presence of a prenuptial agreement that the spouses by prior to getting married. High-net worth individuals who possess considerable wealth, …

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Not all marriages have happy fairy tale endings. Some married couples may not be able to make their marriage work. They may need to end it and move on. In California, a married couple can end their marital relationship in one of two ways: divorce or legal separation. A legal separation is a legal action …

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Courts allow children to testify at trials, even divorce trials. However, it is generally in your child’s best interest if he or she does not testify. The main reason for avoiding your children testifying at your divorce trial is to preventing them from getting in the middle of the dispute between you and your spouse. …

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A divorce can be stressful in and of itself. But it can get even more stressful and emotionally driven if your spouse dies before your divorces is finalized. You may have many questions, such as will the divorce continue; what happens to your marital assets; what happens to your communal debts; and do you have …

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One of the most important things that need to take place in order for a divorce to proceed smoothly and peacefully is conflict resolution. With emotions running at their highest level, the chances of getting into arguments over every little issue are pretty good. If you decide that your marriage has come to an end, …

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When one parent is incarcerated or is behind bars for a period of time, it can significantly impact a child’s life – especially if the parents are divorced. Not only does parental incarceration mean that one parent is not around, it also jeopardizes the family’s financial stability. In circumstances where the parents are divorced, incarceration …

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