Posts by nickeyh
Kids First – Managing a Child-Centered Divorce – Join us April 3 for Our Free Divorce Options(R) Online
Divorce doesn’t have to break a family; it just changes it. This post focuses on how the collaborative process uses mental health professionals to create parenting plans that prioritize your children’s emotional well-being over legal posturing. Learn how to protect your kids during our Free Divorce Options® Workshop on April 3.
Read MoreThe Cost of Conflict – Mediation vs. Litigated Divorce – Join us February 6 for Our Free Divorce Options(R) Online
Traditional divorce can drain your bank account and your sanity. This month, we compare the financial and emotional costs of litigation versus mediation. Learn how keeping your divorce out of court keeps the power in your hands. Don’t guess your future. Register for our Free Divorce Options® Workshop on February 6 to see which path…
Read MoreWho Gets Custody of the Pets in Divorce?
When you find yourself in the throes of divorce, many things need to be considered, including the emotional bonds your pets have formed. In today’s divorce landscape, new laws recognize pets as more than just property and take into account these emotional connections, helping you feel understood and supported. In traditional court-litigated divorces, judges used…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Divorce Take in California? Understanding the Six-Month Waiting Period
If you search this question, you will find the same short answer everywhere: California has a six-month waiting period. That answer is accurate, and it is also incomplete. As a family law attorney, I spend a lot of time explaining what that number does and does not mean. What is the six-month waiting period? Under…
Read MoreLegal Tips for Divorce: What You Should Know Before Filing – Join us December 5 for Our Free Divorce Options(R) Online
Thinking about divorce? Join us on December 5 for the next Divorce Options® Workshop to receive expert legal advice and learn how to avoid common mistakes. Learn more about the workshops and register here.
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