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Schaffer 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 MoreDivorcing in the Month of Love
February is the month of love. Do you have concern about divorce process? Collaborative San Diego can help you, contact us today at (858) 472-4022 to schedule a consultation! But what if love is lost? What if instead of falling in love, or being in love, you are facing the end of love or the…
Read MoreDivorce and Your Mortgage: What You Should Know – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, February 6
Deciding what to do with your home during your divorce can be difficult. But, with the right help, you can make the right decisions about your family’s home. Join us on February 6 to gain a better understanding of how divorce affects your mortgage. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read More3 Top Reasons That Lead to a Late-Life Divorce
Here, Collaborative Practice San Diego considers 3 top reasons why couples split after they reach age 50 and why they’re eager to have a new lease on life. They Grow Apart Even if you once shared common interests, you may suddenly discover that you have grown apart. One of the spouses may be going through…
Read MorePrenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements – What Are They?
Have you ever wondered about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements and what they actually are? You might’ve wondered whether you even need a prenuptial agreement. Or, you might be giving consideration to starting up a business and wondered if you require a postnuptial agreement to protect your property and spouse? It is nearing the end of…
Read MoreFive Unique Challenges of a “Gray Divorce”
If you are over the age of 55 and have decided that it’s time to finally end our marriage, you are not alone. In fact, you are part of the gray divorce boom. Even as divorce rates across the United States decline, your age group is bucking the trend. Baby boomers are now divorcing at…
Read MoreWhat Does The Court Evaluate Concerning Parental Relocations?
The guiding principle which is going to determine whether or not the court approves a parental relocation is if the move is within the best interest of the child. The court of law will consider these: Reason for move Age of child Educational, psychological, and religious needs of child Proximity of new location to other…
Read MoreYour Pre-Divorce Holiday Season Coping Guide
by Lynn Waldman, LCSW Have you been facing this holiday season with a mix of emotions; on one hand, hoping things will get better in your relationship, while at the same time dreading another holiday feeling stuck, empty, alone and wondering why you stay? Suppose part of you has decided you are going to leave…
Read MoreFinancial Mistakes Men and Women Make When Getting Divorced
Under the emotional stress of a divorce, it can be difficult to make decisions, especially when they involved financial matters. There are several common mistakes that occur. Some are made by the person who is the primary breadwinner, often the husband. There are different common mistakes made by the person who makes less money, or…
Read MoreCan I Be Divorced Yesterday? Or is Slower Faster?
by Shawn Skillin, Esq. I get calls all the time from one spouse who is in a great big hurry to get divorced. And that’s OK. But, the other spouse is often in exactly the opposite frame of mind. Why is that and how do you deal with it? What does the law say? Let’s…
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