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Red flags when hiring a divorce attorney in California

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 23, 2026 | Divorce

Hiring the right divorce attorney can influence your finances, property rights and parenting time. In California, the wrong choice may create delays, higher costs and weaker court outcomes. They promise a guaranteed outcome No attorney can guarantee custody, support...

What are the common myths about divorce that you should ignore?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 7, 2025 | Divorce

Divorce often carries misconceptions that can cause unnecessary stress and confusion. Many people believe myths that impact their decisions and expectations during the process. It's important to separate fact from fiction to stay fully informed.  Divorce means you’ll...

4 ways divorce affects health insurance coverage

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 15, 2024 | Divorce

Divorce can significantly impact many aspects of life, including health insurance coverage. Spouses must consider their health insurance options during and after divorce.  It is important to understand the ways divorce affects health insurance. 1. Loss of coverage for...

How to deal with a stonewalling spouse during a divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 12, 2024 | Divorce

Divorce is challenging enough without added communication barriers. When one spouse refuses to engage or communicate, known as stonewalling, it can escalate the difficulty of the process. If you're dealing with a stonewalling spouse during a divorce in California,...

4 sources of stress during divorce and how to cope with them

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 22, 2024 | Divorce

Divorce brings significant upheaval, stirring major life changes. Even if divorce seems like the best option, adjusting to these changes can be unsettling. However, there are steps you can take to navigate these challenges and make the divorce process smoother. 1....

Top 4 questions about divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 14, 2023 | Divorce

You might notice that your marriage is not doing well. Perhaps they have been especially stern and aloof lately. While you probably expect them to go back to normal after blowing off some steam, that is not always the case. One day, you might come home to a divorce...

Avoid these mistakes during collaborative divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 13, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce does not have to be hostile. Many couples come to a mutual understanding that the relationship is over and want as little stress as possible. This is a collaborative divorce; if you handle the situation correctly, you can avoid court altogether. According to...

4 frequently asked questions about asset division during divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 20, 2020 | Divorce

Whether a marriage has lasted months, years or decades, divorcing couples have often invested a great deal both financially and emotionally. Dividing two lives is not easy, and when a divorce involves children or potentially significant assets, the process often...

Things to know about spousal support in California

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 19, 2020 | Divorce

If you decide to divorce, a variety of issues will come to light during the process. For many divorcing couples, questions and concerns regarding spousal support are among the most important. Depending on the circumstances, the family law court may order one...

What do I do during the six-month waiting period?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 19, 2019 | Divorce

Once you and your former spouse have made the difficult decision to move toward divorce, you may want to finish everything as quickly as possible. This time of transition involves huge changes in your life. You may want to jump into the next chapter as soon as you...

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