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10 Most Common Divorce Questions and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know – How long does it take to get divorced?
California has a mandatory six month waiting period that must be completed before your marital status can be terminated, returning you to a single person. To start the waiting period you must file a Petition for Dissolution and then serve it on the other spouse. It is the day that the other spouse is served…
Read More10 Most Common Questions in Divorce and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know – Will My Kids be OK?
If a couple has children, especially minor children, then one of their first concerns is “will our children be ok?” The simple answer is children take their cues from the grown-ups. Therefore, if you and your spouse can handle the divorce, and especially the child related issues, calmly, politely and with a focus on the…
Read MoreFocus on Staying in the Black During a “Gray Divorce”
The number of “gray divorces” has doubled in the past 25 years, they are becoming more commonplace in our society today. It is rising for many reasons, including the size of the baby boomer demographic, and this group not being concerned with the social stigma that divorce caused for their parents and grandparents back in…
Read MoreGet Tips on How to Co-Parent – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, September 3
Help your kids through your divorce by getting tips on how to co-parent with your ex. Find out more when you join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on September 3. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreThe Importance of a Divorce Coach
Most often, we find that very few communication skills are not present with our clients who are divorcing. Often, it is because they have never learned basic communication skills. If lack of communication is why couples divorce, then most often than not once the divorce is finalized, the communication avenues have almost completely been broken…
Read MoreWhy Does a Collaborative Divorce Make Financial Sense? – Join Us for Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, August 6
Join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on August 6 to find out why a Collaborative Divorce makes financial sense. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreCan Divorce Cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
It is a common misconception that only military personnel who have experienced war can experience PTSD. Humans of any age, even infants, can experience PTSD from a profound, stressful emotional event. If you or your family member is experiencing night terrors, troubled thoughts and worry, constantly being fearful, and flashbacks, let your doctor or mental…
Read MoreSchaffer Family Law Group Featured on in San Diego Discover Magazine
What an honor it was for Leslie Ryland’s firm, Schaffer Family Law Group, to recently be featured on the cover of the San Diego Discover Magazine. In the article, the firm’s founder Sarah Schaffer spoke in detail about California family law’s myriad aspects and issues. She discussed creating her firm in 2011 and earning her…
Read MoreDivorce and summer break: get help at our June 2 workshop
Summertime brings carefree days of fun activities for many families. But if you are considering divorce and overwhelmed by challenges, don’t think you are alone. Recent research reveals the peak month for divorce is now August as families reach the end of summer vacation time and the start of a new school year. Many spend…
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