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Divorce on November 22, 2021
As we approach the final weeks of 2021, Californians are all too familiar with the risk of wildfires during this time of year. CAL FIRE reports our state’s ongoing series of wildfires have burned more than 3 million acres across the state in the past 11 months. The destruction of lives and
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Divorce on November 22, 2021
Divorce is difficult and painful even when both spouses agree that it’s the best thing to do. But what happens when only one partner wants to end a marriage? Can one spouse stop the other from obtaining a divorce? First of all, it’s essential to know that if you have reached the
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Over the last 18 months, we’ve all been through cycles of feeling exhausted and raw, stressed and scared, grieving and just trying to get through each day. And that affects our marriages and families. If your marriage has struggled or fallen apart during this challenging time, you’re not alone, and you may
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Divorce on November 8, 2021
Infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. According to the American Psychological Association, it’s the reason for the split in 20-40% of all divorces, and some studies rank it as the 2nd most common cause. But does cheating always mean having a sexual relationship with someone outside the marriage? Can
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Divorce on October 28, 2021
Divorce is the most significant financial transaction of most people’s lives, so it’s critical to have a plan to pay for it. Many people are not prepared for the fees when they file for a divorce, including the cost of mediation, parent education classes, counseling sessions, and forensic accounting. A contested divorce can
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Divorce on October 7, 2021
It’s been months or even years, but you finally have a divorce decree in your hands. You’re feeling a complicated jumble of emotions from grief to relief—but mostly, you feel exhausted. And you do need to set aside time to rest, restore, and take care of yourself. But you’re not done just
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Divorce on October 6, 2021
Marriage can be an exciting journey for many, but it can lead to a very bumpy road for others. There are times when relationships hit a breaking point. Problems arise, communication breaks down, and the urge to walk away can feel intense. In the end, having your spouse walk away from your
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Divorce on September 28, 2021
Even in the best circumstances, divorce is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. It’s challenging and emotional to sort through thorny issues like custody, support, and division of assets when there’s already much strain between spouses. Yet only about 5% of divorces end up going to trial. Litigation is stressful,
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Divorce on September 15, 2021
Divorce Journalist Ilyssa Panitz interviewed SFLG’s Debra Schoenberg about why celebrities and other high net-worth individuals would retain a private judge in a custody dispute. Hollywood A-listers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie remain embroiled in a highly contentious custody battle for five of their six minor children. Now their fight is focused
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Divorce on September 14, 2021
Marriage can be a blessing, but it can also come with its highs and lows, and when arguments begin to cause severe problems in your marriage, it could be a sign that your relationship may need help. While disagreements about money and children are common in marriage, lack of trust, living in
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