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Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

January 20, 2021 By Betsey Williams

Divorce and telling kids

January is Child Centered Divorce Awareness Month, so it is the ideal time to discuss how to tell your kids that you are getting a divorce. This is always a difficult thing to do but we have some recommendations to help you through this. Both Parents Should Meet Together with the Children Unless there are issues of domestic violence or child abuse, both parents [Read more...] about Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Child-Centered Divorce, Divorce

Divorce and Social Security Benefits

September 28, 2020 By Hal Bartholomew

Social Security and Divorce

Social security benefits provide older Americans with substantial financial support.  Not every retired person in California receives a pension or has significant personal savings.  Therefore, monthly social security deposits help single people and married couples alike.  What happens after a divorce, though?  Will it impact one’s social security [Read more...] about Divorce and Social Security Benefits

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Divorce: Fear and Change

June 15, 2020 By Betsey Williams

Filing for divorce is a stressful time. You are putting everything on the line to separate from someone and start a new life. The mere thought of change can paralyze even the bravest among us.  Change represents a loss of something familiar and an introduction to something new.  You may find yourself fearful of the uncertainty in moving ahead.  You are not [Read more...] about Divorce: Fear and Change

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Change, Divorce, Fear

Pet Custody During a Collaborative Divorce and How to Handle

June 9, 2020 By Katharine Biwott

During the shelter in place requirements we have all been spending a bit more time with our beloved pet or pets. We see how much light they bring to our days and it raises the question of how we deal with pet custody in a divorce.  Not long ago, pets were considered simply property to be divided incident to the divorce. When deciding with whom the pet should live courts would take into [Read more...] about Pet Custody During a Collaborative Divorce and How to Handle

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Can a Divorce be Friendly?

June 5, 2020 By Hal Bartholomew

For most people, friendly is not the first term that comes to mind when thinking about divorce. However, there are many benefits to keeping friendliness an option when deciding how to handle the process of divorce. Collaborative divorces are completed outside of the courthouse and center on the idea of remaining friendly during the divorce and afterward.  1. Friendly divorce can save you [Read more...] about Can a Divorce be Friendly?

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Children of Divorce in The Time of COVID-19

May 18, 2020 By Timothy Rood

At this time, many children are suffering from the anxiety-producing effects of the invisible COVID-19 virus. I would say many children are also suffering from the anxiety-producing effects of the invisible “virus” of parental conflict related to divorce, custody evaluations, destructive parental emotions and the world of litigation. When there is a high degree of conflict between [Read more...] about Children of Divorce in The Time of COVID-19

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children, COVID-19, Divorce

We Want a Divorce….What Do We Do Now?

April 16, 2020 By Linda Tell

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a major slowdown if not a screeching halt. If you contemplated divorce pre-pandemic, four weeks of sheltering in place with your mate may have convinced you divorce is inevitable. With the California Courts closed, a once unclear path is now, even more confusing.  We may not know when the court will reopen, but we can be sure it will take some [Read more...] about We Want a Divorce….What Do We Do Now?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, Divorce

The Coronavirus Pandemic and Divorce: What You Need to Know

March 30, 2020 By Julia Perkovich

The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on people’s lives and created a great deal of upheaval for so many.  But what about people whose lives are already in upheaval because of divorce?  The impact varies depending on the type of divorce process. Litigated Process Sacramento County Courts are closed through at least April 16, 2020 for all [Read more...] about The Coronavirus Pandemic and Divorce: What You Need to Know

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Buying a New Home When Tied to The Mortgage on The Marital Home

March 24, 2020 By Joe Siau

One of the main concerns, when one party is retaining the marital home, is that the vacating or out spouse will not be able to qualify for future mortgage financing while their name remains tied to the current mortgage. This isn’t necessarily so, and we can help our divorcing clients with this issue with the correct verbiage contained in the final divorce settlement agreement.  When a [Read more...] about Buying a New Home When Tied to The Mortgage on The Marital Home

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5 Insane But True Facts about High Conflict Divorce

March 23, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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from The Huffington Post, published 03/05/2016 Elizabeth Esrey Mediator, Conflict Resolution Specialist and Coach 1. High Conflict Divorce is expensive. The cost of litigating divorce has always been high even with cheaper alternatives, such as mediation and collaborative law, on the rise. Still, litigating a high conflict divorce is expensive. According to an Associated Press article, [Read more...] about 5 Insane But True Facts about High Conflict Divorce

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Child Support, Collaborative, Divorce, Divorce and Taxes, Divorce Lawyer, Divorce Tips, Estate Planning, Filing for Divorce, High Conflict, Sacramento

Understanding Child Support with the Help of a Sacramento-Area Divorce Lawyer

February 11, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Divorce is always a delicate subject, especially when there are children involved. No matter how amicable and well-intentioned the separation may be, striking a parenting balance that is in the best interests of the children and maintains their relationships with both parents should be approached carefully and purposefully. “Best Interests” This is a difficult time for everyone including the [Read more...] about Understanding Child Support with the Help of a Sacramento-Area Divorce Lawyer

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Child Support, Collaborative, Divorce, Divorce and Taxes, Divorce Tips, Estate Planning, Filing for Divorce, High Conflict Divorce, Lawyer, Sacramento

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