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Can my spouse and I just mediate our property division?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 7, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce mediation is an alternative way for a California couple to approach the end of their marriage. Unlike litigation, which used to be the traditional way that many people chose for completing their divorces, in mediation a couple takes control of their own...

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Remembering insurance policies during divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 4, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Insurance is often seen as an infuriating expense to those who must pay its premiums. For example, a California resident may have to pay hundreds of dollars every year in order to maintain mandatory insurance for his vehicle. That money may seem like it could be put...

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How to approach spousal support requests

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 25, 2016 | Alimony, Firm News

The divorce process can result in many complicated and emotional issues. Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, can be one of the challenging divorce-related issues divorcing couples may face. For recipient spouses, spousal support may be viewed as an important...

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What is divorce mediation and how can it help with my divorce?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 18, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A number of issues may be disputed during the divorce process including property division, spousal support, child support and child custody. Though disagreements can grow contentious, many may be worked out through the process of divorce mediation. Couples approaching...

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Can joint child custody ever be a bad thing?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 9, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News

Different trends seem to pass in and out of popularity when it comes to parenting and child-rearing. These trends can even influence how California parents believe their children's custody should be managed when those parents go through a divorce. Currently, some...

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Reasons that individuals challenge or change child support orders

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 3, 2016 | Child Support, Firm News

In generations past, California residents often went to work for organizations and stayed with those entities for the entirety of their working lives. Now it is not uncommon for working people to change jobs five, six, or even more times during the course of their...

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Your contributions to the marriage may warrant alimony

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 24, 2016 | Alimony, Firm News

Depending upon the financial needs of their family, married individuals in Stockton may choose to work or stay home to best serve the interests of their spouses and children. When a person leaves home each day to earn an income, it may be clear that his or her...

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A parent’s role in a child’s divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 17, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Americans are living longer than they have in the past, due in large part to medical advances and better information about personal care and safety. It is not uncommon for Stockton residents to know individuals who have been married for thirty, forty, or even fifty...

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Divorce mediation does not mean going your divorce alone

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 10, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Attorneys play an active role in courtroom divorces and represent their clients during judicial processes like hearings. In California, individuals going into divorce proceedings have the right to select and hire their own divorce lawyers to help them along the way....

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Can I stop paying alimony if my ex is living with someone else?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 3, 2016 | Alimony, Firm News

Moving on after a divorce can be a challenging prospect for some Stockton residents. While they may desire to find new opportunities for love and relationships, they may also be hesitant to jump into new commitments when they are still recovering from a failed...

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