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How can we divide personal property without going crazy?
Sometimes it is most difficult in divorce cases to divide personal property -the "stuff" accumulated over the years of a relationship. When people share their lives with each other, they also share and accumulate a lot of personal property. Sometimes the task of...
Why “Fair” is the F-Word in Divorce Negotiations
The F-word Those of you who know me are aware that my wife and I have five kids. When I tell people how many kids I have, there is usually an audible gasp and sometimes an expletive. (I don't know why because I love my kids.) But as any parent will know, kids have...
Holidays After Divorce – Bring Peace on Earth to Your Kids
For many of my clients, the holidays after divorce can be a difficult time. Many are keenly aware of the loss they have suffered as the result of their divorce and will go to great lengths to preserve a sense of family. The changes to the family, for many, are in...
Doing your Divorce with a Child Specialist
My friend and colleague, San Diego Divorce Attorney Fran Setzer, wrote a great post about using a neutral Child Specialist to help with divorce proceedings. A neutral Child Specialist, who is a mental health professional experienced with children and divorce, can be...
3 Great Tips to Give Your Kids a Voice in Your California Divorce
Do you want to give your kids a voice? Issues involving kids and divorce can be tricky. One of the great things about using consensual dispute resolution options like Mediation and Collaborative Practice in your California divorce is that you can give your kids more...
Will I Be Able To Keep The House in the Divorce?
Many folks express a desire to keep the house in the divorce. This is usually done by buying out the other party's interest in the residence. This involves not only paying off the former spouse for his or her half of the equity, but usually involves a refinance to...