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Divorce mediation used even after marriage ends

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 16, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce mediation is a useful tool for some California couples who cannot agree on matters related to ending their marriages. While some couples are able to complete their divorces without assistance beyond their attorneys, others require additional support during the...

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Division of marital debts may not survive death

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 9, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Many California couples who go through divorce find themselves focused on the tangible and intangible assets they shared with their spouses during the property division phase of their separations. Some forget that in addition to those assets they must also divide...

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Divorce mediation may be a good option for many couples

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 3, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Mediation as part of the divorce process may be an important option to consider. Mediated divorce settlements can cost half as much and take half as much time. It is important to keep in mind that most divorces end in a settlement anyway. The process of arriving at a...

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Do mothers and fathers always get equal child custody time?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 25, 2014 | Child Custody, Firm News

Summer is here and many California families are enjoying the chance to take vacations. With children out of school some moms and dads are reducing their hours at work in order to spend valuable time with their kids. However, not all families are able to be together...

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Celebrity split leads to high net worth divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 18, 2014 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Though many Californians work through the difficult emotions that appear during divorce, few have to put up with the level of scrutiny celebrities must endure when their marriages end. With expectant fans watching to see how they will manage their personal affairs,...

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Division of assets, custody decisions complicate divorces

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 13, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorces can be straightforward when the splitting parties agree on all aspects of their marital dissolution. From who will have physical custody of the kids to how retirement accounts should be divided, agreement is fundamental to securing timely divorce resolutions....

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Inflation, other factors, can make standard of living costs rise

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 6, 2014 | Alimony, Firm News

California is a great place to live though some people lament the relatively high prices residents must endure for such necessities as groceries and gasoline. Compared to other parts of the country several markets in the state regularly fall onto national lists of the...

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California’s community property rules clarified by Court

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 29, 2014 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

A divorce can be stressful for any number of reasons. People are splitting their lives and moving on in their own directions. For couples with a large number of assets, the divorce process can lead to even more headaches as people fight to keep valuable property and...

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Sperm donors and child custody in California

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 22, 2014 | Child Custody, Firm News

Assisted reproductive technology has opened up a world of legal issues for family law courts. While it has provided couples -- both heterosexual and same-sex -- the opportunity to become parents, it has also pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a parent. In...

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Can parenting coordinators help with child custody issues?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 16, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce can be a stressful time for California families. There are a variety of important decisions that need to be made including how to split property and how the children's time should be divided. Making these decisions is complicated by the fact that emotions are...

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