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How Long Does Divorce Take after Filing Papers?

November 28, 2023 . Michael Cohen

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One of the many reasons why divorce is such a stressful process is because it takes a long time.  A lot of people ask, "How long does divorce take after filing papers?" The answer is, if you hire a lawyer and litigate your divorce it can take 1 - 2 ...

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Your Painful Breakup: 9 Things You Might Be Feeling

November 27, 2023 . Jackie Pilossoph

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When my son was little, he cut his knee, and we ended up at the emergency room where he got a few stitches. His wound was raw at first, and needed to be kept clean and dry. It was red and puffy and swollen, and as he described it, “thumping.” For...

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A Divorce Attorney's Words of Encouragement for Someone Going Through a Divorce

November 26, 2023 . Catherine Becker Good

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Going through a divorce is probably one of the hardest--if not the hardest thing you will face in your life. It's painful and stressful and can feel hopeless, at times. But want the good news? In my 30+ years of being a divorce attorney, I have watch...

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Child Support Definition and What You Should Know

November 24, 2023 . Bonnie Rabinovitch-Mantel

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Child support definition: Child support is a critical aspect of family law, designed to ensure the well-being and financial stability of children after the separation or divorce of their parents. In San Diego, child support laws can be comp...

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15 People You Should Thank This Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023 . Jackie Pilossoph

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Thanksgiving is a holiday favorite for so many people...until you get divorced. Then Thanksgiving can become stressful and depressing and awful, especially that first year. If this Thanksgiving is your first Thanksgiving being separated, please know ...

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