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Pitfalls of a Do-it-Yourself Divorce

Many people mistakenly believe that a do-it-yourself divorce will be faster and more cost-effective than hiring an attorney. But the opposite is usually true — without getting the legal assistance you need, you could risk making costly mistakes tha… Read More
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Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce

During the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely shared financial responsibilities, budgeted together, and pooled your incomes. However, divorce can bring about many financial changes — and the process requires you to take a close loo… Read More
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We are Engaged – Should We Do a Prenuptial Agreement?

If you recently became engaged, you might be wondering whether you should enter into a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be spouse. While many people think that prenups are only for high net-worth individuals or celebrities, this is not the case… Read More
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Tips to Make Transitions Easier for Your Child

Divorce doesn’t only have an impact on the couple — it affects the children as well. After a divorce, the children will likely not see both their parents on a daily basis. They might also have to adjust to a new environment if a parent has moved.… Read More
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What are Marital and Non-Marital Assets?

When a couple divorces, one of the most complex issues they may face concerns the division of marital assets. This can become even more complex when marital assets and non-marital assets are combined. Notably, when a court divides property applying t… Read More
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Tips on Preparing for Divorce

Preparing for divorce can be difficult — not only emotionally and financially, but it can also take a toll on your physical health. If you’re planning to part ways with your spouse, it’s important to know what steps you can take to plan for the… Read More
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What to Expect from Limited Scope Representation in Family Law

If you are facing divorce or a family law issue and are concerned about the expense of hiring a lawyer to represent you, limited scope representation might be the right option for you. Specifically, limited scope representation in family law can offe… Read More
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How to Tell Your Kids About Divorce

Once it is clear that you and your spouse are going to divorce, you will need to let your kids know what is happening. Telling the kids is one of the hardest parts of the entire divorce process, but it might also be the most important. Your kids will… Read More
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Is Limited Scope Representation Right for Your Uncontested Divorce?

Whether your objective is to save money or help ease tension with your spouse, you might be considering the do-it-yourself approach for your uncontested divorce. But even if you feel that your divorce matter is easy enough for you to handle on your o… Read More
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Practice Self-Compassion in a Mindful Divorce

Divorce can affect both mental and physical health because of emotions and feelings like stress, grief, anger, and blame. These feelings may be directed both outward to a spouse or inward to oneself. When these emotions overwhelm a person, the negati… Read More
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