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The Path to a Better Divorce
Tips for Explaining Divorce to Children
Let’s be real … no one ever wants to get a divorce, and this is especially true when there are children involved. Every parent goes into parenthood with the ideal that they will have a happy family forever. And, if that’s not working, people even try to make it work “for the kids.” But when […]
I Paid Too Much Child Support. What Can I Do?
Child support doesn’t always remain static over the course of the years. Sometimes it increases or decreases depending on the needs of the child. So what happens if child support is overpaid by accident? And are you eligible for a child support overpayment refund?Child Support ReimbursementYou can fight to reimburse child support payments if you […]
How to Maintain a Friendly Divorce
For the most part, divorce is a dirty word. It carries connotations like “nasty” and “ugly”, and the media only makes things worse by publicizing the most contentious celebrity divorces on television and magazines. With all of this, it’s completely reasonable to expect that all divorces are nasty. After all, where do we ever see […]
First Timers Guide To Divorce Mediation: What to Expect
We can’t count how many times a couple has come into my office for an initial consultation and stated “this is our first time, and we don’t know where to start.” Let’s be honest. Divorce is not something that anyone wants to do once, let alone more than once. With sky rocketing divorce rates all […]
Emergency Custody Orders
In a few unfortunate situations, a divorce might become dangerous. If one spouse has a tendency toward violence, the other may be concerned for the safety and well-being of any children they share if he or she files for divorce. For cases like this, it becomes necessary to ensure the nonviolent parent be given custody […]
The Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation in Divorce
Divorce has the potential to be a long, arduous, and expensive process, especially when spouses refuse to cooperate or communicate in a respectful manner. However, doing so means missing out on the benefits a process like mediation presents to both parties. Litigation can be messy, ultimately taking control from spouses and leaving critical decisions up […]
Navigating a “Gray Divorce”
What Is a "Gray Divorce?""Gray divorce" is when an older couple – aged 50 years or older, generally – gets a divorce.In recent years, the number of divorces with older couples has risen dramatically. Dr. Robi Ludwig wrote for Today that there are numerous factors that can explain why this trend may be happening:We are more […]
Helping Your Children Cope with a Divorce
Lost amongst the many different stresses and emotional battles that emerge in a divorce case is the fact that children can often feel the effects of a divorce just as much as their parents do. In fact, many people do not recognize that a child’s emotional health can be a lot more fragile than that […]
Does Adultery Affect Your Divorce?
Unfortunately, marriages will occasionally be driven to end due to adultery on behalf of one or both spouses. This frequently leads to an abundance of heartache and an emotionally charged divorce. In many cases, couples wish to know if their partner’s infidelity will have any impact on the conclusion of their case and any spousal […]
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie File for Divorce in California
After 12 years together, Hollywood power-couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have decided to put an end to their high-profile divorce. This revelation has set the gossip tabloids ablaze with interest, and their highly-publicized proceedings will likely give us a detailed insight to the workings of a California divorce.Child CustodyAccording to the online tabloid HollywoodLife.com, […]
Tips on Dodging Financial Pitfalls of Divorce -Guest Post
Here are some tips to help you escape some common financial pitfalls of divorce: Negotiate an equitable settlement – Equitable doesn’t always mean 50/50. Get some professional advice from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™) to help make sure you’ll be able to live with the financial terms of the settlement – now and down […]
ADS Team Settles into Expanded Office Suite
The team at Alternative Divorce Solutions has settled into their expanded office suite at Bayview Plaza in Newport Beach, CA. The space features an open office for the highly collaborative team, and a private conference room for client meetings. “This is such a positive move for the team at ADS”, states Lani Baron, founder of […]