A wedding can be one of the most stressful and expensive single events of our lives. No one is thinking about how a relationship could end while attending a marriage, but it does happen for roughly half of people who make the decision. And divorce often ends up just...
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There are alternatives to divorce if there is no residency status
If you're living in California and living with a spouse that you would rather not, it might be time to make a change. Even if you have been emotionally committed to someone for a long time, there are quite a few reasons that someone may feel the need to end a...
Be sure to avoid these divorce mistakes
The divorce process is full of twists and turns, thus making it easy to lose track of what you're doing. When you add in a variety of emotions, it's not out of the question that you could make a mistake or two. Here are three common divorce mistakes that have hindered...
Keeping divorce from negatively impacting work performance
The end of a marriage can have a negative effect on every part of a person’s life, including the relationship with their employer and co-workers. If someone has an impeccable work record and reputation, divorce can eat away at their focus and work-related...
How to prepare and ask your spouse for a divorce
Asking your spouse for a divorce is sure to be one of the most difficult and tense conversations you ever have. Even if the both of you understand that divorce is the best option for moving forward, it's never easy to have this conversation. Here are a few things you...
EXPERIENCING DIVORCE STRESS? 3 WAYS TO COPE
In the long term, your divorce is likely to be beneficial to both you and your ex-spouse. In the short term, however, divorce is a stressful process that can take its toll on your physical and mental well-being. At the law office of Stephen W. Penn and Associates, we...
CAN DIVORCE MEDIATION HELP WITH CUSTODY?
Californian parents have to decide what sort of custody arrangements they want for their family after the divorce. This can certainly be one of the most harrowing things to figure out, but fortunately, you don't have to muddle through it alone.Encyclopedia.com states...
WHAT IS THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE?
Sometimes, couples come to a point in the relationship where one or both parties decide that it is time for it to end. California is a "no-fault" state, meaning one spouse can dissolve a marriage without the other spouse's consent, and that no reason needs to be given...
CONSIDER YOUR CHILDREN’S AGES WHEN DEVELOPING A PARENTING PLAN
As you and your ex-spouse develop a parenting plan, your children's needs should be paramount. However, this can be difficult because each child's needs may be different.Each child's needs can vary based on his or her relationships, personalities, experiences and age....
HOW CAN DIVORCE IMPACT CHILD CUSTODY?
As a Californian couple with children, you may be facing more hurdles than childless couples when it comes to dealing with a divorce. We at the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn and Associates are here to help as you traverse this difficult time.Depending on whether your...