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4 tips for sharing custody after divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 23, 2019 | Child Custody

Throughout the divorce process, you have kept your children’s best interests in mind. But now that everything is final, you hope to move on and create a stable home for them. Even though you share custody time with your ex-spouse, you want your kids to have a sense of...

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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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New California law expands domestic partnership eligibility

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 28, 2019 | Family Law

Domestic partnerships in California are a way to extend legal rights and recognition to unmarried couples. The original law, which went into effect in 2000, made domestic partnerships only available to same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples over the age of 62....

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Planning ahead to protect your business in divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 18, 2019 | Property Division

Dividing your marital assets in divorce is always difficult. You and your spouse must either agree on how to equally split your shared assets or let a judge decide. But when you’re a business owner, property division in divorce becomes even more complicated. When your...

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Working together for your children’s school needs

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Divorce

Your children are back in school. You must now start picking them up from sports or academic team practices and driving them to competitions. Your schedule becomes more and more hectic as they get involved in extracurricular activities. But dealing with your...

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Can my former spouse move with our children?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Divorce

Your divorce has been settled and you have relaxed into a respectful co-parenting routine with your former spouse. After about a year, your former partner announces plans to move several hours away with the children. You currently share joint physical custody are...

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Summer break and the divorce process

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 31, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News

Parents who are dealing with a divorce may be going through many hurdles, both in their personal lives and their professional lives too. As a parent, bringing a marriage to an end can be very tough, especially in regard to the potential impact the divorce may have on...

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Tracking down assets your spouse may hide

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 28, 2019 | Firm News

If your marriage is coming to an end, it is possible that there were trust issues long before the divorce procedure began. If these issues involved your family finances, you may have reason to feel concerned about how your property division will go. California law...

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Child support payments and emotional challenges

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 24, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News

Those who are dealing with family law matters may have emotional challenges for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes, simply dealing with the divorce process and adjusting to life without a spouse can result in depression, anxiety or other negative emotions. Moreover, those...

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Gambling addiction and divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 17, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News

Couples make the decision to end their marriage for countless reasons, but the divorce process can be particularly challenging for some people. Those experiencing financial problems may be especially worried about how their divorce will impact their finances, and some...

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