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Since 1996 Divorce Magazine has been the Internet's leading website on divorce and separation. We provide advice about divorce law, divorce lawyers, family law, custody, support and other divorce related issues along with a directory of divorce professionals.

 

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Social Media as Divorce Evidence?

Who needs to hire a forensic accountant, a detective, get third party assessments for parenting, or obtain court orders to obtain financial disclosure in your divorce settlement? All you have to do is sit at your computer and mine social media sites, which have a plethora of information. Sources of Social Media Divorce Evidence 46 […]

The California Supreme Court Redefines Date of Separation in Divorce Cases

On July 20, 2015, the California Supreme Court held “that living in separate residences ― is an indispensable threshold requirement (Norviel, supra, 102 Cal.App.4th at p. 1162) for a finding that spouses are ―living separate and apart for purposes of section 771(a).”  In Footnote 7, the Court states, “Under the facts presented by this case, […]

Rituals to Balance Your Life

Many years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Peru with an anthropologist friend. I spent over a week in the mountains where I watched the native people perform rituals. I was taken with how much attention they paid to detail no matter how big or small the task at hand. Whether making dinner […]

Writing Was My Lifesaver

Writing was my lifesaver. It helped me make sense of the tornado that had swept through my life. Whether you like to write or hate it, I urge you to keep a notebook by your bed and one in your purse or pocket.

A Guide for the Single Dad

There are ways to have a workable relationship with your ex and to make co-parenting go smoother. Remember, the kids are not a prize and the situation is not winner take all. Thirty-year-old Charlie is a plumber in his family’s business and has a lot of tips for you if you’re a single dad. Here […]

Backtracking on Divorce Decisions – 5 Tips to Avoid Killing Your Settlement

Going through divorce and separation can be an emotional, painful, overwhelming, time-consuming, stressful and, for many, a financially crippling experience. Did I mention that divorce can be an emotional, painful overwhelming, time-consuming, stressful and financially crippling experience? It is almost worth repeating because sometimes folks are so caught up in their anger, frustration and fear that they […]

Divorce Recovery

Dear Dr.  Diana, What is considered a normal period of time for grieving after a divorce?  My brother recently went through a bad one and I’m worried about him. Worried Sister ***  Dear Worried Sister,   There’s not an official “normal period of time for grieving after a divorce.”  Since your brother is only recently […]

When Women have to Pay Alimony

The tide has shifted in the workforce, and more and more women are taking on high-level career positions. Today, women are the top income earners in one-third of all marriages. With an average of 50% of marriages ending in divorce, this shift has resulted in another tide change. A new and growing trend has emerged […]

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