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Considerations When Divorcing Later in Life

Divorce is quite common in California, but it is not limited to younger couples alone. When older couples file for divorce later in life, the whole process can be emotional, yet liberating.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Divorce vs. Legal Separation

If there is a breakdown in your marriage, legal separation or divorce are among the available options to end the matrimony union. In California, seeking a court decree of legal separation allows you and your spouse to live separately while remaining legally married.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Will Cheating Affect My Divorce Case?

When married individuals are unhappy in their marriage, they are more likely to end up having an affair. But can cheating affect your divorce case in California?
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Common Misconceptions About Divorce & Family Law

Family changes can often seem intimidating. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the divorce rate in California is 9.4. Whether you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody, or navigating other legal issues with family — knowing what to expect as you move forward can always simplify the process.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

California Divorce Steps

Appearing on the long list of things affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is divorce. While people were confined to their homes with their phones and laptops, it was a good time to research the steps involved in the California divorce process.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

If We Get a Divorce, Do I Have to Move Out?

Going through a divorce is often an emotional and difficult experience for everyone involved. During the divorce process, issues of property division often arise, and the subject of establishing living arrangements or vacating the marital home must be addressed.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

DIY Child Support Arrangements

California employs a process for agreeable couples to handle their own divorces, including child support arrangements, without hiring a family law attorney. Although the process is structured for DIYers, it isn’t always easy to navigate.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Modifying a Child Support Arrangement in California

According to a recent study from Census.gov, more than 22 million individuals under the age of 21 in the United States live with a custodial parent while the other parent resides elsewhere. Less than one-half of the custodial parents receive child support either through a legal agreement or an informal child support arrangement.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

DIY Divorce in California

We have all heard the sobering statistic that in the United States, 50% of marriages end in divorce. The good news is, according to recent studies, California ranks among the top 10 in lowest divorce rates in the U.S., with just 9.3% of couples getting divorced in 2020.
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