The American Bar Association has published an Ethics Opinion endorsing collaborative divorce.
In 2005 this law was expanded to cover property transfers between Registered Domestic Partners.
Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce
Oprah Winfrey recently did a show about helping children cope with divorce. M. Gary Newman was interviewed on the program and gave the 3 rules to follow when telling your children about divorce: Oprah’s Interview.
California's Do It Yourself Divorce
California has an easy do it yourself divorce which is available to couples who meet the following requirements:
Alimony Contested - Domestic Partnership - Same Sex Marriage
In Orange County, California, a man has asked the appellate court to reverse the trial court which ordered him to pay alimony to his ex-wife even though she was in a domestic partnership. California law provides for the termination of alimony when a former spouse remarries.
Ten Things To Look For In A Divorce
I recently came across an excellent article about choosing a divorce attorney. It made so much sense to me that we have, with permission of Author Jay Rigdon, uploaded it to our articles page on our website.
A Breach of Child Support Information ?
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
New Jersey Enacts New No Fault Divorce Law
New Jersey’s new no fault divorce law made headlines this past week when New Jersey Nets basketball player, Jason Kidd, amended his divorce petition from “extreme cruelty” to “irreconcilable differences.”
Getting A Religious as Well as a Legal Divorce
If you’re getting a divorce and feel you also want a religious divorce, don’t forget to negotiate those terms into your secular divorce decree.
Registered Domestic Partners Must File As Married
For California Income Tax purposes, and starting for the tax year 2007, registered domestic partners are required to either file joint tax returns or as married, filing separate. This means that for State income tax purposes registered domestic partners are treated as married couples.
