Even though you may think of your pets as family members and treat them more like children, when it comes to divorce, pet custody is very different. In most places, the law treats pet custody and child custody completely differently. Broadly that means pets are seen as property … like your TV, patio furniture or other household items. For animal lovers, that can be hard to … [Read more...]
How To Manage And Keep The Peace During Divorce
No matter how amicable two parties may seem, divorce is rarely easy. It signifies the end of what was meant to be a time of love and peace and results in moving towards a new direction. Divorce is rife with uncertainty, hurt feelings, anger, and dozens of emotions that can be hard to understand. Keeping the peace during the divorce process is something that is often … [Read more...]
What To Do About Divorce And Corona
I was recently invited to collaborate on an expert panel and share some insights on how to deal with the stress of life and divorce on hold and self-quarantine with someone you no longer wish to be married to. Here are my best tips. My best advice or perhaps wish, is to treat each other with kindness and respect, even if that has been absent from the relationship for a … [Read more...]
Alimony: Here’s What You Can Expect
California and some other states offer legal separation and dissolution of marriage. For either, one person must file a petition in the court. If you have children and/or you need spousal support, you may apply to the court for temporary support only if you filed for divorce, legal separation, annulment of your marriage or if you have a protective order against your spouse. … [Read more...]
What’s Scary About Selling Your Wedding Rings?
The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and #spookyseason is trending on social media. It’s the time of year to face your fears. Have you ever noticed a pang in your stomach when you’re getting rid of anything related to your wedding memories? Let’s clear out the cobwebs and figure out why you’re feeling stuck. What’s so frightening about selling your wedding … [Read more...]