California Divorce Law

Are you being too nice in a relationship? written by the Singlescoach® Nina Atwood

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Dear Singlescoach, I just started dating a man and he told me that my being too nice puts pressure on him and makes him act distant toward me. I don’t understand. Does he think I’m putting on an act? ~Teri Teri's Notes: History with the new guy: Sex within the first few … [Read more...]

Who gets the pets in divorce?

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Those who believe pets are family won't be pleased to know pets are treated as property in a California Legal Separation or divorce, but they are protected domestic violence. If a judge is asked to decide who gets the pet in divorce, the judge must determine whether it is … [Read more...]

3 Facts about the collaborative divorce process

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If you're curious about the collaborative divorce process here are three facts to know. 1. A collaborative divorce isn't just collaborating in divorce. Men and women have been collaborating in divorce for hundreds of years. In fact, California's family laws require attorneys … [Read more...]

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