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What to Expect When Divorcing a Despicable Spouse

What to Expect When Divorcing a Despicable Spouse

He’s hiding from the process server. He won’t pay his spousal support on time. He’s lying about his income. He refuses to give you copies of his financial records. His attorney is ignoring your attorney’s calls. He is throwing temper tantrums in mediation. He wants to fight about anything and everything. As a divorce attorney Read More…

The “Pretend Your Husband Does Not Exist Exercise”

The “Pretend Your Husband Does Not Exist Exercise”

Are you in the midst of divorce and constantly thinking about your husband? Do you wonder where he is, what he’s doing or who he’s with? Are you over analyzing every thing he says and does in your divorce and repeatedly asking “why is he doing these things” or “how can he do these things Read More…

Are you making the “wrong” choices in your divorce?

Are you making the “wrong” choices in your divorce?

There are times in life, when it is difficult to make choices. It is difficult because you remember the feelings of devastation and desperation that you felt when you lost your job, dream home, retirement savings or marriage. It also is difficult because your inner critic blames you for everything and anything that has gone Read More…

You Don’t Know Him Until You Divorce Him

You Don’t Know Him Until You Divorce Him

It happens everyday. During divorce, women expect their husbands to behave in the same ways they behaved during marriage. They expect their husbands to continue paying the mortgage, children’s tuition, and grocery bills – just like they did during marriage. They also expect their husbands to be forthright in sharing financial information during divorce – Read More…

The Beginner’s Mind: Start Where You Are

The Beginner’s Mind: Start Where You Are

“Don’t worry if you don’t know what to do; you can start where you are.” There are many different phases of divorce and at this moment, you may be in any one of them. You may be wondering how does this work, what lies ahead, and when will it end. You also may be wondering, Read More…

How to Get Divorced in California Without Going to Court or Hiring Attorneys

How to Get Divorced in California Without Going to Court or Hiring Attorneys

If you and your spouse agree to the terms of your divorce, you can get legally divorced in California without going to court or hiring an attorney – even if your divorce involves multiple, complicated issues. And, if you have a computer, fax machine, and credit card, you can actually get legally divorced without leaving Read More…

The Theory of Relativity and Divorce Decision Making

The Theory of Relativity and Divorce Decision Making

Humans tend to make decisions influenced heavily by relativity. We compare one option relative to another. You may decide a grande latte is a good deal relative to the cost of a tall latte. You may think a BMW including complete scheduled maintenance for 1 year is a better deal than a one year old Read More…

Dear Donna: Can I date before my divorce is finalized?

Dear Donna: Can I date before my divorce is finalized?

Dear Donna, I’ve been married for about 7 ½ years and now separated for 4 months. We have a 6-month-old child. My husband left us and moved into an apartment stating he didn’t love me anymore. Over the last 4 months, I’ve come to the conclusion that our marriage is over for me as well. Read More…

Will I receive spousal support if I get a job before filing for divorce?

Will I receive spousal support if I get a job before filing for divorce?

Dear Donna, I have been married for 24 years and have 6 kids (ages 9 to 19). I have always been a stay at home mom and have few work skills and little education. I am thinking about getting a job that pays minimum wage, but I am afraid that if I do, a judge Read More…

Q. Can my husband finalize our California divorce if he lives in Florida?

Q. Can my husband finalize our California divorce if he lives in Florida?

Dear Donna, My husband filed for divorce in September, 2007 and I am still waiting to be divorced. I just called the Court and gave them my case number.  The clerk told me that the court is still waiting for one of us to submit the judgment. My husband is in Florida, but he filed Read More…

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