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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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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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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One of the reasons why divorce proceedings are complicated and can be hotly contested is the allocation and division of assets. Before you can start the discussion of how assets are divided, you need to first identify which assets must be allocated. Under California law, property is either classified as community property or separate property …

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