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The decision to divorce is often an emotional one. People can tolerate all kinds of frustration and misconduct, but then they eventually reach a breaking point. Unfortunately, that means that people may behave irrationally as they seek to move on and could put...
What kind of secrets is your spouse keeping from you? Forget about illicit romances, you probably ought to be worried that they have a hidden bank account, secret investments or a lot of undisclosed credit cards tucked away somewhere. According to recent polls, 61% of...
People go into marriage with the intention of staying a couple forever. They never expect that things will happen that could lead to them wanting to end the relationship. Factors, such as abuse, can cause a breakdown of the marriage. Whether you’re in a happy marriage...
If you and your ex have children, you’re always going to have a relationship to some degree. You have to be co-parents for your children and you have to put the children first. You can’t just walk away from the relationship the way that you could if it ended without...
If you are interested in getting a divorce, you should learn more about California’s legal separation process. This is somewhat unique to the state in that you can enter into this agreement before you end your marriage and live apart. In California, you and your...
When you married your spouse, you expected that you’d stay together permanently. You didn’t feel like you had high expectations, and both of you were on the same page with starting a family and building a life together. Now, at a time when you’ve left your career to...
A lot of people in California stay in contact with their ex-partners after breaking up. But when you get into a new relationship, does contact with your ex cause problems? Some relationship researchers looked into this question. Less than half of people say they stay...
When you divorce in California, you need to work out what is separate property and what is community property. Separate property you each keep, community property you must divide. When totaling the assets you and your spouse own, you may feel something is missing. If...
California residents know that it's difficult going through a divorce. Soon-to-be former spouses have to split up everything from their home to their children to their assets. Many people forget that they may have to figure out what to do with her digital accounts as...
Romantic partners and married couples argue from time to time. Maybe each person envisions the future of the relationship differently. Perhaps they bicker about household finances, child rearing or intrusive family members. The pair might not even communicate for a...