Here’s a basic primer on how the divorce process works.
Preparing for Divorce
Breaking the News About Your Divorce | Divorce Magazine
Whether it’s to your family, friends, or your co-workers – here’s some tips on how to minimize the damage when breaking the news about your divorce.
Coming to Terms: Divorce Terminology in Court
Here’s an explanation of the most common divorce terminology you’re likely to encounter during your divorce – from “Absolute Divorce” to “Writ of Summons”.
How can a person keep their costs under control as they go through their divorce?
The biggest piece of advice I can give along those lines is for the people in the divorce to get comfortable with the idea that you have to compromise. Nobody wins in a divorce. It’s a question of how effective we are at controlling the universal loss. The only people that benefit from a long […]
How long does a divorce normally take?
Every divorce is unique, but the average length of time that they can expect to have their case pending in the California court system is eighteen to twenty four months. Now, that sounds like an awful long time and I have to explain that the case isn’t in front of a judge for that entire period […]
Can I Use My Spouse’s Affairs Against Him In Our Divorce?
My spouse has had several affairs; it’s one of the reasons we split up. Can I use this against him in the divorce proceedings?
Selecting your Professional Divorce Team
How to choose the best possible advisors during your divorce – including a list of useful questions to ask when you interview these professionals.
We were only married for two years and don’t have a lot of assets. Do we really have to…
“We were only married for two years and don’t have a lot of assets. Do we really have to go through the whole divorce process?” Yes, I am afraid you do. A marriage license is a legal contract, just like any other contract, and you have to dissolve it. Whatever assets you have will need […]
How do you go about finding the best divorce lawyer?
Finding the best divorce lawyer is a two-pronged answer. First, you want to find a divorce attorney with whom you have a good rapport. The old adage, “Different strokes for different folks”, certainly applies here. For instance, do you want an attorney who takes complete control of your circumstances and case, one that makes decisions for you? Or do you want a lawyer that forms more of a partnership with you?
Tips
“Tips” You can only control what you can only control. This is a very important statement to remember when you are going through the process. You can’t control your husband or your wife. You can’t control the court. You can’t control the process. You must only control what you can only control. Focus on what […]
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