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May
- How Divorce Affects Insurance
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- Joint Physical Custody and Reduced Conflict
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- 7 Truths About Divorce
- Dividing Property and Debt in a Divorce
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April
- Child Custody: Supervised Visitation
- Grandparents' Rights in California
- Rebuilding Your Financial Health After Divorce
- Considerations for a Gray Divorce
- Claery & Green, LLP Donates Generous Scholarship
- Can I Divorce If My Spouse Says No?
- When Divorce is 'Better' for the Children
- Social Media: Divorcing With Integrity
- How Divorce Impacts Social Security Benefits
- How Divorce Can Impact Your Credit Score
- A Rational Approach to Divorce
- What Prenups Cannot Say About Children
- Understanding Child Custody in California
- What is in a Marital Settlement Agreement?
- California Spousal Support for Long-Term Marriages
- What Are the Advantages of Filing Divorce First?
- Changing Spousal Support in California
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March
- California is a Community Property State
- Divorce, Your House and the Mortgage
- Tips for Navigating Divorce
- Temporary Orders in a Family Law Case
- I'm Considering a Legal Separation
- Dividing Property in a California Divorce
- What You Need to Know About the Divorce Judge
- Can Child Support Be Changed?
- For Victims of Domestic Violence
- Marital Fault and California Divorce
- Your Divorce Financial Checklist
- Business Ownership & Divorce
- Announcing Your Divorce
- What Are the Divorce Steps?
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February
- Must Have Divorce Advice
- Following Court Rules During Divorce
- Summary Dissolution for Domestic Partners
- Residency Requirements for a California Divorce
- Establishing Paternity in California
- Changing Your Name After a Divorce
- Will a Judge Award Spousal Support in My Case?
- Tax Tips for Divorce
- My Spouse Says I'll End up Penniless If I Divorce
- How Do Domestic Partners File Taxes?
- Keys to a Friendly Divorce
- What Should I Do If I'm a Victim of Domestic Violence?
- Crash Course on Divorce
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January
- California's 'Simple' Divorce
- Divorcing? Do This For Your Kids!
- Am I Ready for Divorce?
- Can Spousal Support Be Waived?
- Paying for College Amid Divorce
- Are Gay Couples as Likely to Divorce?
- Common Causes of Marital Discord & Divorce
- Splitting Retirement Accounts in Divorce
- Don't Want to Pay Spousal Support?
- Do I File My Taxes as Single or Divorced?
- Can Prenups Be Challenged?
- Can Abuse Lead to a Larger Settlement in a Divorce?
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2015
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December
- Ways to Drive the Cost of Divorce Down
- Your 2016 Divorce Checklist
- Can I Get an Annulment?
- Consequences of Not Paying Child Support
- Filing Taxes After Divorce
- Some of the Biggest Divorce Mistakes
- How Divorce Can Affect Your Credit Score
- Does Child Support Cover Extra-Curricular Activities?
- Throwing Yourself a Divorce Party
- What You Need to Know About Prenups & Child Support
- Should You Get a Divorce?
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November
- How Do I Get a Child Custody Order?
- Health Insurance After Divorce
- Surviving the Holidays During Divorce
- Secrets from a Divorce Attorney
- Divorce, Kids & Taxes: What You Need to Know
- Are Settlement Agreements Meant to Be Broken?
- How to Manage Kids and Divorce
- Make Smart Money Choices During Divorce
- Can I Move Out of State With My Kids During My Divorce?
- When Addiction Leads to Divorce
- Asking for Temporary Spousal Support
- Why Divorces Surge in January
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October
- Overview of Spousal Support in California
- Selling the House During Divorce
- Understanding 'Divorce Language'
- Handling Divorce and Children During the Holidays
- Now You're Divorcing, What About the House?
- 3 Tips for a Great Divorce
- Complete This 'Divorce Checklist'
- How to Ease the Pain of Divorce for the Kids
- 4 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
- Getting Financially Prepared for Divorce
- How Long Until My California Divorce is Final?
- Helping Your Business Survive Divorce
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September
- Can I Handle My Divorce Without a Lawyer?
- Why the Wealthy Need Forensic Accountants During Divorce
- Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce
- Hard Truths About Divorce
- Are High Conflict Marriages or Amicable Divorces Better for Kids?
- Grandparents Can Affect Grandchildren in Divorce
- Going Public About Your Divorce Gracefully
- Pope Francis Makes Annulments Easier
- We're Divorcing, What's Going to Happen to the Kids?
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August
- Latest Divorce Trend, the 'Good Divorce'
- How Infidelity Can Impact Your Divorce
- Protecting Your Interests in a Divorce
- What are Temporary Restraining Orders in a California Divorce?
- How Spousal Support is Awarded in California Divorces
- Claery & Green, LLP Chosen by L.A. Times for 2015 Family Law Practitioners Feature
- What it Means to Divorce in a Community Property State
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June
- Do's and Dont's of Co-Parenting After Divorce
- Tips on Negotiating a Divorce Settlement
- Victory: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage!
- 4 Divorce Don'ts
- Does it Make a Difference if I File for Divorce First?
- America Awaits the Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling
- Handling Joint Debt in a Divorce
- Receiving Social Security Benefits on Your Ex-Spouse's Record
- What You Should Know About Life Insurance & Divorce
- Small Ways to Lessen the Blow of Divorce
- Tips for Navigating a Successful Divorce
- How to Protect a Business in Case of Divorce
- False Accusations of Child Abuse & Child Custody
- Why Collaborative Divorce is Better
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May
- My Ex Moved In With a New Partner, Can I Stop Paying Support?
- What Judges Consider in Child Custody Cases
- Alimony & Taxes in California: What You Need to Know
- Can Kids Choose Which Parent to Live With?
- Don't Make These Divorce Mistakes!
- Why You May Want a Prenup
- Money Tips for Divorce
- Parental Alienation After Divorce
- Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce
- Will I Be Responsible for My Spouse's Taxes?
- How to Get Your Divorce Right
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April
- Is Your Spouse Hiding Money?
- Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Gay Marriage
- What Paternity Means to an Unwed Father
- Divorce Myths Busted!
- Filing Taxes for Same-Sex Married Couples in California
- Don't Ignore Your Credit Score in a Divorce!
- Superior Court Urged to Consider Same-Sex Marriage Views Abroad
- What We Can Learn From Children of Divorce
- March
- February
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January
- Be the Best Divorced Dad You Can
- 5 Financial Tips for Divorce
- 5 Realities of Divorce
- Discovering the Cost of Divorce
- Things to Do Before Announcing a Divorce
- Living Together Before Marriage May Prevent Divorce
- When Divorce Is the Right Decision
- 10 Divorce Resolutions for the New Year
- New Startup Dedicated to Amicable Divorces
- Tax Consequences of Splitting Assets
- How to Be a Good Divorce Client
- Keeping Your Divorce Private
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December
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2014
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December
- Common Divorce Indicators
- Tax Rules to Consider Post-Divorce
- Getting a High-Stakes Divorce? Don't Lose Out in the Settlement.
- Common Divorce Misconceptions
- 5 Tips for a Cheaper Divorce
- Celebrating Divorce Is a New Hot Business
- What You Should Know About Your Divorce Attorney
- Protect Your Inheritance in a Divorce
- How to Successfully Blend a Family
- Avoid Common Divorce Mistakes
- What to Know About Your Custody Battle
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November
- Divorced Couples Give Up More Than a Marriage
- Things to Consider Before Marriage
- Think Before Relocating Children
- How Are Assets Divided in Divorce?
- Financial Advice Following a Divorce
- Are Divorce Costs Linked to Personal Income?
- Examine Your Fighting Style Before a Divorce
- What Parents Can Do to Help Children During Divorce
- What To Do When Your Spouse Doesn't Want a Divorce
- October
- September
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August
- Prenuptial Mediation as First Step in Marriage
- Parental Gatekeeping & Child Custody
- When a Prenuptial Agreement is Unfair
- What You Should Know About Paying a Divorce Lawyer
- Do you Co-Own a Business with your Spouse that you are Divorcing?
- Determining Child Custody in Contested Divorces
- Characteristics to look for in your Divorce Attorney
- July
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June
- Divorcing and Pregnant? Allow Us to Help!
- Father's Rights to Visitation on Father's Day
- Alimony Is an Insurable Interest!
- Can You Seek a Divorce by Jury?
- Prenuptial Agreements: Are They Only for the Wealthy?
- College Funding for Children of Divorce
- Moving Your Child Out of State
- Finding Assets in a Divorce Case
- Relocating as a Custodial Parent
- Five Custody Myths that You Need to Know
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May
- When Grandparents Get Divorced
- What to Expect in Your Initial Consultation with a Divorce Attorney
- The Best Interests of the Child in Custody Cases
- Social Security Benefits and Your Divorce
- Does Child Support End on Graduation Day?
- Remembering Liquidity of Assets During Divorce
- When Divorce is Stopped by Death
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April
- Transferring the Marital Home
- Do You Need a New Divorce Lawyer?
- Mediation Communication is Confidential
- Mediators Are not the Same as Judges
- Married Couples, Small Businesses and Divorce
- Easter Child Visitations or Custody
- Divorce and Taxes
- Considering Collaborative Divorce
- Dividing Investments During Divorce
- Divorce and Your Credit Score
- Three Methods of Enforcing Child Support
- Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
- March
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February
- Length of Marriage Matters for Social Security Benefits
- Divorce and Adoption
- How to Oppose Mediation
- Inspecting Insurance After Divorce
- Trial Separation Can Help You Make a Decision!
- Spousal Support and Taxes
- Four Things to Do Before Marriage
- Separation Dates Prove Critical in California Cases
- Divorce Can Boost Your Health Insurance Subsidies!
- Divorce is a Business Transaction
- Breadwinners and Custody: the Common Correlation
- Using Digital Mediums as Evidence in a Domestic Violence Case
- When You Need a Forensic Accountant in Your Divorce Case
- Do You Need a Divorce Financial Planner?
- Signs You May Need a New Attorney
- Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer
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January
- The "Ten Year Rule": Myth or Fact?
- Reasons to File for Legal Separation Instead of Divorce
- What is Decided in a Separation Agreement?
- The Difference Between a Legal Separation and Separation Agreement
- What is a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure
- Should You File for Visitation of your Grandchildren?
- Do Children Get to Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With?
- An Unmarried Mother's Rights
- What is the Deadbeat Dad Law?
- Gray Divorces and the Importance of a Pension
- All about the Tender Years Doctrine
- Do You and Your Spouse Have a Joint Patent?
- How Should You Handle Frequent Flyer Miles During Divorce?
- Separation and Switching the Children's School
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December
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2013
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December
- Restraining Orders Over the Holidays
- Choosing Holiday Celebrations is an Issue of Legal Custody
- Christmas Gift-Giving Can be Parental Alienation
- Ways to Save Money in a Divorce
- Important Tips for Holiday Custody
- Should You Get the Courts Involved in Your Child Support Situation?
- Dividing Family Gifts in a Divorce
- Child Relocation in California
- The Four Types of Custody in California
- Teen Father Rights
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November
- Protecting Children During Divorce
- What to Do if your Ex Can't Pay Child Support
- Dismissing your Divorce in California
- About Mandatory Parenting Classes
- Shared Expenses in Divorce
- Common Prenuptial Pitfalls to Avoid
- Implications of Remarriage on Divorce Benefits
- Social Security as a Divorced Survivor
- Dog Disputes in Divorce
- Factors Considered by the Court when Determining Alimony
- Will the Court Choose Joint or Sole Custody?
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October
- Three Options for Holiday Custody
- Collecting Your Family Law Money Judgment
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Pre-Teens
- The Mediation Process: What Happens in Mediation
- Is Mediation Mandatory in Los Angeles Divorce Cases?
- Documents to Change After Divorce
- Spanking and Domestic Violence
- Same-Sex Spouses and Retirement Plans
- Divorcees and Co-Landlords: How to Navigate This Arrangement
- California Law Permits Children to Have More than Two Legal Parents
- When Both Parties Want to Sell Their Home
- How Do You Default a Divorce?
- What is Summary Dissolution?
- Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, and Child Custody
- What the California Courts Consider for Child Custody
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September
- What is a QDRO?
- Choosing Where You Divorce Matters
- Divorcing and Joint Accounts
- Five Reasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney
- Waiting Periods for a California Divorce
- California Supreme Court Divorce Decision on Pensions
- Custody Issues: When a Parent Fakes a Child's Illness
- Don't Let Your Spouse Have the Better Lawyer!
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August
- Why You Should Avoid DIY Divorces
- Divorce Wisely to Protect Retirement Funds
- Potential Pitfalls of Uncontested Divorce
- Collecting Inventory Prior to the Divorce
- When an Ex Brings Dates to the Home
- Can Work Perks/Add Backs Compensate for Spousal Support?
- Dealing with School Enrollment Issues and Divorce
- Dealing with Paramour Purchases in Divorce
- Moving Mid-Divorce: What You Need to Know
- Negotiating With your Co-Parent About School Issues
- Arguments to by Aware of in August
- Refinancing Your Home in Your Name Alone Post-Divorce
- Visitation and Custody Issues: Act Now!
- Back to School Precautions: Are You on the Emergency Contact List?
- Co-Parenting and the "Back to School Blues"
- Should you Return Wedding Gifts After a Divorce?
- Choosing Hobbies for the Child as Co-Parents
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July
- Is your Income Dropping? File a Retro Order!
- Research your Child's School Before the School Year Starts!
- Using Social Media to Learn More About Your Ex's income for Support
- A Look at Limited Divorce
- A Little Bit More About Simplified Divorce
- How Family History Affects Custody
- Claery & Green Featured in The Los Angeles Times
- Infant Child Visitation Laws
- Filing a Motion for Child Visitation
- New Gay Marriage Laws Being Used for Other Purposes
- Postnups on the Rise in America
- Important Questions for Dads to Ask Divorce Lawyers
- Rearranging Custody Schedules to Account for Summer Camps
- Homeschooling the Children: Your Opinion Matters!
- Preventing Parental Abductions
- Buying Property with a Domestic Partner
- Terminating Parental Rights
- June
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May
- Changing your Child's School for Next Year
- Grandparent Visitation Rights for the Summer
- Changing Custody, Visitation, or School Orders
- Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know
- Calculating Child Support in California
- What you need to Avoid Posting Online During a Custody Battle
- Can you Seek Compensation for Abuse in a Divorce Case?
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December
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2012
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November
- An Overview of Parenting Plans
- What is Juvenile Dependency?
- Child Custody: When Parents Can't Agree
- Can Court Orders be Changed?
- Custody & Visitation: Common Questions
- How Does the Court Determine Custody?
- Divorce: Common Questions
- Understanding Legal Separation
- How is Spousal Support Decided?
- California's Residency Requirements in a Divorce
- Does an engagement ring have to be a clear diamond?
- How is Military Divorce Different?
- Benefits of Establishing Paternity
- Divorce Mediation: Is It Right for Your Family?
- What is Parental Alienation?
- Understanding Restraining Orders
- Understanding the Main Types of Custody
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