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For most people, divorce hits them like a bolt of lightning. One day you are muddling along in your marriage and trying your best to make it work, but the next your spouse sits you down to tell you it is all over. Many people point to common signs such as fighting and emotional distance. …

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The divorce process can be complicated. You will need to file many documents with the court in order to successfully file for divorce and for the judge to grant it. One such document is called the preliminary financial disclosures. A judge will not grant your divorce unless and until the preliminary financial disclosures have been …

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One of the most contested things during divorce proceedings is the family home. The major decision the divorcing spouses need to make is whether to keep the home or sell it. In some proceedings, decisions made about the family home can threaten to eclipse other issues. Conflicts often arise in making the important decision of …

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Legal separations and divorce proceedings can be very difficult for all members of the family. Dealing with separation of property, child custody, visitation rights, and spousal support can wreak havoc on already fragile familial relationships. However, divorces and separations don’t always have to be this difficult. One way to help avoid a difficult and messy …

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During contested divorce proceedings, spouses generally battle over things great and small – from the family home to the flat screen TV. One major battle involves custody of children. When the separating couple cannot agree on child custody during the divorce process, the court may order mediation. If you and your spouse were ordered to …

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Starting a family does not come easy for all parents. Some struggling parents and many same-sex couples rely on sperm donor and sperm banks to start their families. Typically, when a man donates his sperm, he relinquishes all parental rights for any child born using his genetic material at the time of donation. This also …

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Bank accounts, similar to any other property, is subject to division during a divorce proceeding. For most divorcing couples, separating bank accounts can be even harder and a bigger source of animosity than dividing the family home. Getting legal help from an experienced Central Valley divorce lawyer is key in protecting your interests and making …

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A divorce can be a long, drawn out battle, especially if it involves children and custody issues. One major concern that comes up in situations where child custody is at issue, is where one parent has some sort of relationship to drugs and/or drug abuse.  A common question in these types of cases is whether …

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