Blog Posts in February, 2012

Forbes Names Five Biggest Mistakes Divorcing Women Make

Women currently knee-deep in the Pasadena divorce process have undoubtedly been warned of crucial mistakes to avoid while divorcing. Every law firm, neighbor and magazine has some sage words on what women should and shouldn't do while leaving a spouse. Last week, Forbes threw its hat in the advice ring and released its own list of five mistakes divorcing women should avoid. Jeff Landers of ...

How Real is Divorce Stress Syndrome?

Stress, as anybody divorcing in Pasadena knows, comes with the territory of ending a marriage. Even under the best circumstances, divorce can be an emotional, stressful and tiring time. In the worst case scenarios, many health professionals say divorce can lead to serious medical and emotional problems. Since actress Demi Moore's recent hospitalization following her breakup to Two and a Half Men ...

Think Before You Text During a Divorce

If you're divorcing in Pasadena , you might be tempted to send out a scathing text message to your ex. Sure, text messages are a quick and easy way to speak your mind, but experts are warning that what you text during your divorce can and will be used against you later. According to a new study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), more than 90 percent of America's top divorce ...

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Are Sometimes Stronger Upon Renewal

By Donald P. Schweitzer, CFLS Every once-in-a-while I come upon a case where the Family Court judge issues a Domestic Violence Restraining Order with an expiration date of less than the normal five-year period. Pursuant to Family Code section 6345, the Family Court judge is well within his or her discretion to issue a restraining order for less than five years as the Family Code states In the ...

Interracial Marriages (and Divorces) at Record High in U.S.

Divorce attorneys in Pasadena will tell you that the face of marriage in United States has changed over the last decade. They've seen couples of all races getting married (and divorced) in the U.S., and now a new study shows that interracial marriages are at an all-time high. According to a PEW Research Center study, the number of interracial marriages in the United States has skyrocketed to 4.8 ...

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Not Kissing and Making Up

Family attorneys in Pasadena thought the divorce of Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and estranged wife Vanessa was pretty much a done deal. After years of rumors of affairs, it appeared that Vanessa finally had enough. But new photos surfaced of the couple sharing a Valentine's kiss near the Lakers locker room, leaving fans wondering if Kobe and Vanessa called off what many counted on being the ...

Telling Family and Friends About Your Divorce

Once a divorce lawyer in Pasadena helps settle your case, it's up to you to tell your family and friends the news. This isn't an easy conversation to have, but it's better that they hear the news from you directly instead of being surprised by secondhand gossip. Getting a divorce qualifies as a significant life change, so it's a good idea to tell people in person whenever possible. If you can't ...

Is Divorcing Young Bad for Your Health?

A new study from Michigan State University released last month warns that if you're young and divorcing in Pasadena , you might end up with more health issues than your older divorcing counterparts, as well as more issues than couples who stayed married. According to the Huffington Post, self-reported health information from 1,282 participants from the last 15 years was analyzed by Michigan State ...