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 the entire summer in conflict trying to make decisions about the future. San Diegans who are struggling with the difficult choices of a divorce can get information, learn about their options, and explore their concerns at a Divorce Options workshop. The next Divorce Options in…
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Even when divorce makes the most sense for you and your family, it’s not a happy occasion. Uncertainty about the best way to approach your divorce can turn an already difficult situation into one filled with anxiety, stress, and strong emotions. When you can get the answers you need and feel better informed, you can take control of your divorce. You will be able to make the choices just right for you and your family. The Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego can help you explore your options and make informed decisions at our informational Divorce Options workshop. The…
Read More →by Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®, CDFA™ Divorce is difficult enough. What could add to the anxiety that divorce brings? Taxes. If you are one of the many people who recently divorced, this year, as a result you will be coping with new tax issues, and may even be filing your own tax return for the first time. Here are ten tips to help you handle tax issues now that you are divorced. Determine your filing status. Your marital status at the end of the year determines how you file your tax return. If you were divorced by midnight on…
Read More →by Shawn Weber, Certified Family Law Specialist Weber Dispute Resolution, Solana Beach, California The Full-Team Collaborative Divorce Process Collaborative Practice is an excellent way to resolve difficult disputes including issues surrounding divorce or separation. In a Collaborative Divorce, parties hire specially trained attorneys who enter inter into a written agreement with the parties th at the attorneys will never go to court. In addition, the parties recruit mental health professionals to act as coaches for each of the parties to help with the difficult emotions in the case. They hire a neutral financial specialist to help with the money issues…
Read More →by Dr. Debra Dupree, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Relationships That Matter You’ve made the decision to divorce. It’s been agonizing but a decision that had to be made. Now, what about the children? Never in your wildest dreams did you expect to bring children into the world so they could live in two different households. Where do you begin? What’s in their best interests? How will they be affected? Tip #1: Even though you are at odds with the other parent, crafting a joint message is critically important. Pull no punches here. There are plenty of websites that offer…
Read More →After the initial news about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce hit the headlines including accusations of angry episodes and plenty of gossipy accusations, the two famous actors realized their family, especially their six minor children, would be better off if they didn’t hash out their problems in public. When the dust settled, the pair hired a private judge and will have their divorce paperwork sealed to protect the details from prying eyes including TMZ. In a standard divorce, all records are public. But you don’t have to be an Oscar winning movie star like Brangelina to conduct your divorce…
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