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How blue is too blue? Depression and divorce

Even under the best circumstances, divorce can be quite stressful. Often men and women are faced with practical concerns such as selling a house, moving, re-entry into the workforce, finding an attorney, and financial problems. Even more difficult are issues … [Read more...]

What’s the first thing to do in divorce?

Helene L Taylor

After years of marriage, the best vacation ever, or one of your ordinary fights, your spouse says, "I want a divorce." You feel a thump in your chest like your heart just hit your rib cage. Your stomach sinks. You can't think straight. You doubt yourself: "Did he/she say … [Read more...]

Did your spouse acquire a community property interest in your separate property home? (Moore-Marsden)

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You owned a home before marriage. You used salaries, bonuses, commissions, or other income that you or your spouse earned during marriage to pay the principal on loans that were used to acquire the house and are secured by the property. You don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial … [Read more...]

Don’t give up on your dreams in divorce

Helene

What beckons is the creative power of the unknown. ~Ralph Blum In the midst of a divorce, when it feels like the ground under your feet has crumbled to rubble and the landscape is unrecognizable, the wisdom of Ralph Blum may feel a little precious: pie in the … [Read more...]

Should you become your ex-spouse’s creditor?

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You're negotiating a separation or divorce agreement, and your spouse offers to pay you $X monthly for X years in exchange for your ownership interest in the house, retirement account, stock options or some other valuable asset. Should you accept your spouse's offer? Should you … [Read more...]

What are the best solutions to divorce problems?

Helene

The best solutions to divorce problems are tailored to your unique needs and dreams. They vary widely, and any number of solutions may resolve a single problem. Here are common problems people face when dividing assets, establishing spousal support, and determining child … [Read more...]