Going through a divorce often means dealing with difficult decisions, disagreements and hurt feelings. This combination can make it difficult for couples to reach resolutions in a civilized manner. However, divorce may bring out the worst in a spouse who is especially...
Divorce Disputes
Pursuing a beneficial outcome during a contested divorce
Divorce is a difficult process, and while some are able to navigate this process in a way that allows them to pursue a beneficial resolution out of court, others may not be able to do this. Litigation is often necessary in contested divorces, and it may be necessary...
Focusing on self-care may help during contentious divorce cases
Ending a marriage can change a person's life. Though California residents going through the divorce process may understand that the ordeal will have lasting effects, they may not fully understand how their emotions could be affected by a contentious case. However,...
6 signs mediation is over and divorce is heading to court
California couples who are realizing their relationships may be over have several options for ending their marriages. Often couples prefer to take the less adversarial road and use mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Through these methods, they...
Do not neglect important life areas during divorce litigation
Ending a marriage is rarely easy for any California resident. For some, the process may be even more difficult because the parties involved do not get along any more at all. As a result, it is unlikely that there will be much civility involved in the case, and divorce...
Avoid hasty decisions in a high-conflict divorce
Ending a marriage can turn a person's life upside down. Many individuals in California may find themselves in difficult divorce cases where they are at odds over every decision with the other party involved. This can cause cases to drag on, and it can take a toll on a...
Emotional response to divorce can lead to arduous litigation
Though deciding to end a marriage is certainly a difficult decision, it may be one of the easier parts of such a case for some people. Unfortunately, many California residents face divorce cases that have conflict after conflict, and many times those conflicts stem...
Post-divorce modification may prevent contempt charges
For many California couples, a divorce order is not necessarily the end of their dealings with one another. The judge’s signature on a divorce order does not automatically complete the stipulations the court included in the final decree. Both sides must still follow...
Unique challenges faced by business owners during a divorce
When a California couple marries, they probably aren’t thinking about the possibility of what will happen if the marriage ends at some point in the future. While no one wants to assume that divorce is inevitable, it is still important to prepare for the possibility....
Divorce does not have to be emotionally devastating
Unquestionably, a divorce can be one of the most distressing and life-changing events one can experience. It is no wonder that many in California postpone the dissolution of their marriages for fear of the long-term emotional and physical struggles the media reports...