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How Do I Survive the Pain of Divorce

September 11, 2017 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Divorcing people frequently ask me when they will stop feeling like they have failed—their children, their families, their spouse, themselves. Divorce happens—sometimes even when we have done our very best and tried everything we know. The loss hurts and is heartbreaking. But you can survive it and come through on the other side. Here are 3 things to consider: Be Informed At this stage, you [Read more...] about How Do I Survive the Pain of Divorce

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

Interview: How to have a Nice Divorce

February 24, 2017 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Divorce can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be messy. Hal Bartholomew is an attorney who advocates for “collaborative divorce.”  The “collaborative” approach involves everyone having an attorney, a therapist and a financial consultant. View the Video Interview [Read more...] about Interview: How to have a Nice Divorce

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

Divorcing Couples Can Collaborate

December 22, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016 Ed Goldman, Columnist Sacramento Business Journal Dec 21, 2016, 8:30am PST Hal Bartholomew thinks divorcing couples can collaborate While Hal D. Bartholomew doesn’t really remind me of Joan Rivers (for one, he’s a lot taller; for another, he’s alive) his professional mantra evokes the late comedian’s most famous intro: “Can we talk?” Bartholomew is the [Read more...] about Divorcing Couples Can Collaborate

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

Can You Stop a Divorce Once its Started?

October 18, 2016 By Hal Bartholomew

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Contrary to what many people think, filing for divorce does not automatically end a marriage.  While starting the divorce process with the Court helps people move forward, the fact is that becoming unmarried does not happen overnight. In California, the waiting period to become unmarried is six months.  The six month clock starts ticking when a spouse is served with the petition and [Read more...] about Can You Stop a Divorce Once its Started?

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

Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication during Divorce

September 12, 2016 By Hal Bartholomew

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There are a number of difficult decisions that need to be made during dissolution of marriage, from child support to property division. After the decision to divorce is made (In California – it only takes one party), the next important decision to be made involves the type of divorce process you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse will use. The traditional choice is the [Read more...] about Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication during Divorce

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

Collaboration can Help Secure Good Solutions for Bad Situations

July 29, 2016 By Hal Bartholomew

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When people get married, they typically don’t expect to get divorced. They don’t expect that they’ll fall out of love with their spouse or become so bitter and angry that they can’t even be in the same room as the other person. And they don’t expect that they might do or say things they would later regret. During a divorce, good people can make some bad decisions. However, the fact that you [Read more...] about Collaboration can Help Secure Good Solutions for Bad Situations

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

9 Things to Avoid During the Process of Divorce

May 2, 2016 By Carol Delzer

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1. Hiding Information Your attorney will be your advocate through this emotional process.  It is important you disclose any and all information, no matter how embarrassing or personal it may seem. 2. Negative Activity on Social Media Today we use social media to update friends and family on our daily lives, however remember to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram wisely.  Don’t post [Read more...] about 9 Things to Avoid During the Process of Divorce

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

Is There a Right Way to Divorce?

April 26, 2016 By Hal Bartholomew

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It seems like everywhere we look, we are being told that there is a right way to do something and a wrong way to do something. For instance, stories about divorce are more available than ever. We read about dramatic celebrity divorces ending in multi-million dollar settlements, the quiet, amicable divorce of two strangers who took a picture that went viral and everything in between. And for [Read more...] about Is There a Right Way to Divorce?

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

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 [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 [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

Understanding Child Support Laws of Sacramento County in California

January 29, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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When a family unit breaks down and two partners are no longer on the same page, the most affected party is always the children. Children are too young to fend for themselves so certain laws have been put into place in order to ensure their welfare even when mom and dad are at odds with each other. Defining Child Support In simple terms, child support is a continuous scheduled payment made by [Read more...] about Understanding Child Support Laws of Sacramento County in California

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

Tips from a Divorce Lawyer: How to Make Your Divorce Case A Success

January 26, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Unfortunately, not all marriages last a lifetime, as differences between spouses may become irreconcilable. When a marriage is going south, one the options that a couple has is divorce. However, getting a divorce is a life changing event and should only be used as a last resort. Should You Get A Divorce? Before considering divorce, you have to realize that it is just one of the options, not [Read more...] about Tips from a Divorce Lawyer: How to Make Your Divorce Case A Success

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

Knowing The Different Details on How to File for Divorce in Sacramento

January 20, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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In Sacramento County, terminating a marriage or partnership may be done in a number of ways. Sacramento divorce solutions include divorce, dissolution of domestic partnership, legal separation, and nullity. In a divorce case, the marriage is terminated and such matters as child custody, visitation rights, child support, and asset division, are also resolved. Dissolution of partnership is [Read more...] about Knowing The Different Details on How to File for Divorce in Sacramento

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