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Mortgage and divorce: Buying out your spouse

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 25, 2019 | Divorce

With divorce, one of the biggest questions is how you should handle the family home. Certainly, the easiest route for a lot of couples is to sell the house. They try to get as much money out of it as they can, they split up that money and they are both free to seek...

What science tells us about predicting divorce

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 11, 2019 | Divorce

Nothing can predict divorce 100% of the time. You can find couples with all of the red flags and warning signs who, for one reason or another, decide that they’re still going to stay together. You can also find couples who seem headed for divorce and then manage...

California man hopes to reform alimony laws

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 13, 2019 | Divorce

Is it time for the alimony laws in California to change? Many people now see “lifetime” alimony for a former spouse to be unfair — a relic of former times when men were usually the sole breadwinners for a family and women were expected to stay at...

Get help when divorcing an abusive spouse

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jun 18, 2019 | Divorce

Unfortunately, domestic violence and abuse darken the lives of many California couples. After trying to remedy the abuse alone or after seeking professional help to no avail, divorce may seem like the only way out. However, in most situations, divorce may be as...

The basics of preparing for your California divorce

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Apr 24, 2019 | Divorce

For most people, divorce is one of the most dreaded events they will ever experience. Even when the couple wants nothing more than to end the marriage, divorce itself is typically unwelcome. The amount of time it takes to divorce combined with its negative emotional...

A look at the grounds for divorce in California

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Feb 14, 2019 | Divorce

Each state in our nation has different laws for getting a divorce. In most cases, these different state laws are very similar to one another, but it is still wise to learn the law when divorcing. If you have never divorced before, you might benefit from finding out...

How to divorce when you both cannot afford separate residences

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Dec 4, 2018 | Divorce

You and your spouse want out of your marriage, but the cost of living in Sonoma County is getting more ridiculous by the day. You could always leave the area, but that would make things hard at work or with your children. How can you get divorced if you and your...

Are you having problems with your ex regarding these issues?

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Nov 29, 2018 | Divorce

When you decided to file for divorce in a California court, you understood that your decision meant that life for you and your children would never be the same. You were quite hopeful, however, that you would be able to move on to a new lifestyle that would still...

How should you tell your kids about the divorce?

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | May 22, 2017 | Divorce

As a parent, you take on the responsibility and the challenge of finding the best way to guide your children through difficult situations. Even though you may have the ability to help your kids through predicaments that seem huge to them but minor to you, some issues...

Collaborative divorce: keeping it out of the courtroom

On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Mar 31, 2017 | Divorce

A lot of divorces involve lengthy court battles and adversarial attitudes. Couples may not realize that they have the option of avoiding court altogether. A method called collaborative divorce allows the divorcing spouses, with the help of a small team of third-party...
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