Divorce
10 Most Common Divorce Questions and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know – How long does it take to get divorced?
California has a mandatory six month waiting period that must be completed before your marital status can be terminated, returning you to a single person. To start the waiting period you must file a Petition for Dissolution and then serve it on the other spouse. It is the day that the other spouse is served…
Read More10 Most Common Questions in Divorce and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know – Will My Kids be OK?
If a couple has children, especially minor children, then one of their first concerns is “will our children be ok?” The simple answer is children take their cues from the grown-ups. Therefore, if you and your spouse can handle the divorce, and especially the child related issues, calmly, politely and with a focus on the…
Read MoreConsidering a Collaborative Divorce? What You Should Know?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging journey with many hurdles and uncertainties. It is understandable why divorcing is extremely stressful. When exploring collaborative divorce options, there are necessary steps and considerations you should be mindful of – here is a checklist to guide your first meeting: Focus on reaching an amicable solution over engaging in…
Read MoreShould You Downsize During a Divorce?
When you find yourself heading down the road of divorce, numerous decisions need to be made, and some of those decisions will directly impact your future after your divorce is finalized. We understand that it feels like you are drinking from a firehose in the middle of a hurricane, and being overwhelmed is commonly seen.…
Read MoreFocus on Staying in the Black During a “Gray Divorce”
The number of “gray divorces” has doubled in the past 25 years, they are becoming more commonplace in our society today. It is rising for many reasons, including the size of the baby boomer demographic, and this group not being concerned with the social stigma that divorce caused for their parents and grandparents back in…
Read MoreHow Does Divorce Affect Your Taxes?
Filing taxes can be very confusing, especially for newly divorced couples who will be filing differently if their divorce was finalized the prior year. And it doesn’t help that the tax code keeps changing and adding new lines and forms. When married couples divorce, the tax laws change regarding to what each person can and…
Read MoreShould You Downsize During a Divorce? – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, April 1
Are you going through a divorce and not sure if you should keep your family home? Join us on April 1 to learn if downsizing is the right option for you. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreHow Does Divorce Affect Your Taxes? – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, March 4
Did you know that divorce affects your taxes? Make sure you understand how. Join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on March 4 to learn the effects of divorce on taxes. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreGoing Through Divorce During the Holidays – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, November 5
Are you going through a divorce and not sure how you’re going to get through the holidays? Join us on November 5 for some great tips and more. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreWhat Counts As Community Property in California?
When a couple starts the down the road of divorce, one of the greatest concerns is the division of community property. When a couple decides to utilize the collaborative divorce process, each client agrees that they will share all financial documentation freely and transparently. By agreeing to this, a couple can come to an amicable…
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