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child custody

5 Reasons a Judge Will Change Custody

If your original custody plan isn’t working out the way you’d hoped, here’s what you need to know about the reasons a judge will change custody.

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After Divorce

What to Do When You Hate Your Stepkids

Navigate blended family challenges: signs of stepchild conflicts and actionable steps to strengthen bonds. A guide to understanding stepfamily dynamics

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Alimony

How Long Does Alimony Last?

Some divorces involve one spouse making alimony payments to another spouse. Here’s what you need to know about how long alimony lasts.

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Assets And Property

What to Do With Your House in Divorce: Key Takeaways from Our Recent Webinar

Divorce is a complex process, and one of the most challenging aspects can be deciding what to do with the family home. Whether it's the emotional attachment, financial implications, or legal complexities, figuring out the best course of action requires careful consideration and expert guidance.

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Child Custody

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Sole Physical Custody

Discover the essentials of sole physical custody: its definition, visitation schedules, and key advantages and challenges. A concise guide for parents navigating child custody.

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Child Support

How to Respond to a Child Support Summons

Explore key strategies for effectively responding to a child support summons. Understand court requirements and learn how to navigate this process to avoid potential consequences, all detailed in our straightforward guide.

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Contemplating Divorce

Emotions of a Man Going Through Divorce: 6 Emotional Stages to Consider

Divorce can hit men harder than women. Learn more about a man's six emotional stages during a divorce. Get helpful tips on how to deal with negative emotions.

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Divorce Process

How to Get a Divorce If You Don't Know Where Your Spouse Is

Learn how to obtain a divorce when you can't locate your spouse. This guide covers the legal requirements, steps for serving divorce papers by publication, and proceeding with a default divorce.

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Divorce Statistics

Why Women Initiate Divorce More Often Than Men

Discover the main reasons why women initiate more divorces than men. Learn the statistics and expert research on social and gender factors affecting this divorce trend.

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Mediation And Arbitration

Next Steps: What Happens After Mediation Settlement?

Mediation can be an invaluable solution for couples who want a peaceful divorce. Here’s what happens after mediation settlements are completed.

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News & Announcements

The Divorce Process with Divorce.com Explained: Expert Q&A Session

Discover how Divorce.com simplifies the divorce process in this expert Q&A session. Learn about mediation, paperwork, financial advice, and more to make your divorce less stressful and more efficient.

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Partner Spotlights

Why You Should Write a Divorce Announcement

Discover why announcing your divorce is important and how it can help you control the narrative, share the right details, and begin to obtain closure. Learn the benefits of notifying everyone at once, expressing appreciation, stopping ongoing inquiries, and asking for support.

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State-Specific Divorce

California Divorce Checklist

Follow this checklist to prepare for your divorce in California. Here you’ll learn all the necessary steps to get the most out of your upcoming divorce.

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