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  • Kick Out Orders - GOOD TO KNOW

    Don discusses Kick Out Orders and gives advice on getting an exclusion of the family residence and tips on the best options for your situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1EBqQw_Yg&t=5s
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  • GOOD TO KNOW - CAN I GET A RESTRAINING ORDER?

    In this Episode of GOOD TO KNOW, Don discusses Restraining Orders and gives advice on the correct way to handle getting a restraining order and tips on the best options for your situation. https://youtu.be/dWme648RXo8
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  • Legal Custody: What You Can and Cannot Do

    By Deborah Soleymani In cases involving child custody , parents will often share Joint legal custody of their children, which typically requires that they consult with one another concerning the health, education and welfare of their minor children. But that does not necessarily mean that either of them acting alone cannot make decisions which each of them believe are in the best interest of the ...
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  • Tips for Co-Parenting After a High Conflict Divorce

    Ideally, parents would automatically realize the need to put aside their differences and work together for the benefit of the children post-divorce. Unfortunately, Pasadena divorce lawyers report that those who experience a high conflict divorce marked by anger, hostility, and a refusal to make reasonable compromises, tend to continue their struggles when it's time to establish a co-parenting ...
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  • Clint Eastwood's Divorce Shows How to Protect Privacy During the Settlement Process

    After months of tense negotiations, Clint and Dina Eastwood have finalized their divorce. Clint and Dina were married for 17 years before separating in December 2012. They have a daughter Morgan, who turns 18 this month. Much of their divorce battle reportedly centered around dividing Clint's $350 million fortune. The Eastwood divorce judgment was approved by a County Superior Court judge in ...
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  • Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey Show Importance of Co-Parenting During the Holidays

    Celebrities are often poor choices for role models, but couples going through a divorce could learn a few things from actor Nick Cannon and singer Mariah Carey. The couple was married in 2008 and welcomed fraternal twins, Monroe and Morrocan, in 2011. Their separation was confirmed in August 2014, yet they are making an effort to spend the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays together for the ...
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  • Co-Parenting with an ADHD Ex

    Co-parenting after a Pasadena divorce presents special challenges when your ex has ADHD. People who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are easily distracted, forgetful, and struggle to stay organized. They have poor listening skills and tend to overlook important details. In a marriage, the spouse without ADHD often takes over the burden of managing day-to-day parenting tasks. ...
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  • Is an Open Marriage a Viable Divorce Alternative?

    Last week, the New York Observer ’s The New Divorce Is No Divorce attracted the interest of Pasadena divorce lawyers when it profiled several affluent couples who had decided to remain married but essentially act as single people. They dated other people and pursued personal outside interests, but continued to live together for companionship and the benefit of the children. When asked about the ...
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  • Taking Inspiration from the Celebrity Amicable Divorce Trend

    Although there are certainly many aspects of the celebrity lifestyle you shouldn't try to emulate in your day-to-day life, Pasadena divorce lawyers say the recent trend toward amicable celebrity divorces is a positive one we can all get behind. Folk singer Jewel announced her divorce from husband Ty Murray on her blog on July 2. The couple married in 2008 after dating for fifteen years. They have ...
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  • Co-Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

    Acting as co-parents after your Pasadena divorce isn't always easy. If you’re still struggling with hurt and anger from your divorce, it will take some time to learn how to work together to do what is in the best interests of your children. First, you must let go of the desire to “win” in family court. Do not go back to court in search of more child support or a change in custody unless this is ...
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  • Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Proves that Divorce Offers a New Beginning

    When going through a Pasadena divorce , many people find themselves feeling hurt, angry, and/or depressed. This is a normal reaction to the stress of ending your marriage, but it doesn't mean that you need to fall into the trap of a toxic relationship with your ex. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, an actor and semi-retired professional wrestler, recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his 2008 ...
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  • Getting Permission to Move After Your Divorce

    The idea of moving for a fresh start after your Pasadena divorce may sound appealing, but moving can be tricky if you're a custodial parent. It’s becoming common for divorces to contain some sort of relocation clause that limits the custodial parent’s ability to move based on the fact that a long distance move will affect the child’s ability to see his or her other parent. However, even if your ...
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  • How to Regain Trust After Divorce

    Loss of trust is a significant contributor to divorce in Pasadena . If you decided to end your marriage because of infidelity or issues related to lying, it’s understandable to be suspicious of your ex’s motivations post-divorce. However, you will need to find a way to rebuild trust in order to be successful co-parents to your children. In a marriage, it’s natural for spouses to fall into the ...
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  • Setting Healthy Boundaries After Your Divorce

    Setting healthy boundaries with your ex after your Pasadena divorce is essential for your emotional health, as well as the well being of your children. Even though you and your ex are no longer married, you will still need to communicate on matters relating to your children. If your marriage fell apart because of poor communication, changing these patterns is going to take work. However, many ...
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  • Tips for Shared Parenting Success

    Growing numbers of parents are opting for a shared parenting approach to custody after their divorce in Pasadena . Shared parenting refers to any custody arrangement where both parents are responsible for the children fifty percent of the time. Both you and your ex must recognize that shared parenting is going to take some getting used to. In the beginning, you can expect it to feel like a bit of ...
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  • Helping Teens Cope with Divorce

    Parents who are divorcing in Pasadena are understandably concerned about how their split will affect their children. Most assume that teens will be better equipped to handle a divorce than younger children, but this is simply not true. Just like younger children, teens have their own feelings of hurt, anger and loss to deal with after a divorce. However, there are some things you can do to make ...
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  • Parenting Plan Checklist

    As a parent seeking a Pasadena divorce , you'll be asked to create a parenting plan that shows that you and your ex are committed to working together to raise your children. Your parenting plan should include details about: Child custody Visitation schedules for the noncustodial parent Parenting time-share over the holidays A plan for handling custody and visitation during birthdays Changes that ...
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  • Adoption and Divorce

    If you're an adoptive parent filing for divorce in Pasadena , keep in mind that an adoptive parent has all of the same rights and responsibilities as a natural birth parent. This includes the right to visitation and the responsibility to pay child support. The main difference in a divorce that involves an adopted child is the need for extra sensitivity in regards to helping the child adjust to the ...
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  • 5 Tips For Shared Child Custody During the Holidays

    5 Tips For Shared Child Custody During the Holidays The holiday season is that special time of the year when parents naturally want to spend as much quality time with their children. Discussing and dividing up child custody during this time can often lead to additional stress for both parents and children. Here are 5 tips on how to make shared custody as smooth and stress-free as possible: 1. Plan ...
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  • Homeschooling After a Divorce

    Homeschooling parents can face special challenges after a Pasadena divorce . Homeschooling isn't a problem in a two-parent home where both parents believe it's the best choice for the children. When the parents divorce, however, conflicts can occur if one parent believes it's best for the children to go back to public school. In cases where both parents aren't supportive of homeschooling, the ...
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  • Creating a Parenting Agreement with Your

    A parenting agreement sets the framework for how you and your spouse will work together to raise your children after your Pasadena divorce . Issues covered in a parenting agreement may include: The living arrangements of the children Visitation for the noncustodial parent Communication rules, such as how the noncustodial parent can contact the kids outside of visitation times Where the children ...
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  • Understanding Joint Custody

    Determining custody arrangements is normally the most important part of the Pasadena divorce process when a couple has young children together. Joint custody, while once fairly rare, is becoming more and more common as growing numbers of fathers have expressed the desire to maintain an active role in raising their children. What the general public refers to as joint custody is legally known as ...
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  • Were Halle Berry And Former Beau, Gabriel Aubry Secretly Married?

    Halle Berry called French model Gabriel Aubry her beau from 2005 to 2010, but were the pair more than just boyfriend and girlfriend? According to a recent report from Extra,it appears that the ex-couple may have been secretly married. Aubry referred to Berry as his "ex-wife" in court papers filed Monday in order to obtain a restraining order against her current fiancé, French actor Olivier ...
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  • Tips for Celebrating Holidays After a Divorce

    As a noncustodial parent, you might find that celebrating holidays with your children after a Pasadena divorce is especially difficult. However, there are a few things you can do to make this time easier for both you and your children. First, be flexible in your planning. If you are on good terms with your ex, getting together for the holidays is a great idea. Many divorced parents make an effort ...
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  • How Much Child Support Is "Too Much?"

    According to Pasadena family law lawyers , it's a common misconception that child support is only supposed to cover a child's basic needs. The courts have consistently upheld the belief that both parents have a financial responsibility to their child after a divorce. However, what financial responsibility means is dependent upon the income of the parents. For parents with low incomes, support ...
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