BlissDivorce Resource Center
Topics: Dealing with Divorce | Legal Issues | Divorce Process
Fast FAQ: Custody
Q: What is "custody?" A: The term "custody" refers to a parent's legal right or obligation to house and care for their children, and to make decisions concerning their upbringing, schooling, religion, medical care, and other matters. Q: What [...]
When Is A Prenuptial Agreement Unenforceable For A Divorce In California?
When Is A Prenuptial Agreement Unenforceable For A Divorce In California? No one goes into marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but it is a good idea to have an agreement in place. It's essential to remember that every [...]
Starting a Divorce
Divorce is about division. The spouses are dividing one household into two. They are dividing their assets, time with their children, and their possessions. The first step is to take stock of what there is to divide. In most [...]
The Best Way To Serve Your Spouse With Divorce Papers
The divorce process starts the moment you begin to contemplate divorce. From that moment until you notify your spouse, there is a lot of guesswork to be done. Can this divorce be done collaboratively? How adversarial will you and your [...]
Reaching Agreement With Bliss
Welcome to BlissDivorce! Throughout the various parts of your divorce journey, Bliss will ask you to propose divisions of assets, debts, obligations, and even your taxes. Here’s what to expect, and how to make the most of our modules and [...]
How To Do DIY California Divorce Paperwork
Going through a divorce process might be devastating, stressful, and expensive. That’s why many people consider DIY divorce options. However, it can be scary to take on such an important and complicated task. This article will inform you of everything [...]
Why do we divorce?
Everyone who has been through a divorce has a story about why it happened. Why does divorce happen, though? In some cases, someone in the relationship is physically or otherwise abusive or just a bad person. Most of the [...]
The Best Way to Protect Yourself – DON’T Hire a Lawyer
One of the first things you think about when you realize you’re getting divorced is how to protect yourself — emotionally and financially. Most people think the best way to do this is to hire a divorce attorney. Unfortunately, [...]
FAQ: Alimony
Here are some frequently asked questions about alimony. Q: Is there a difference between alimony, spousal support, and maintenance? A: No. You may hear your attorney use these terms interchangeably because they are all different ways of describing the [...]
Online Divorce: What It Is And How It Works
Divorce has become out of reach for some in recent years due to the rising cost associated with the process. A big part of the problem is that divorce lawyers in California and other states charge high fees that leave [...]
Why do we fight during divorce?
In a divorce, the thing which takes up the most time, emotional energy, and money is fighting with our spouse over the divorce settlement. Rationally, everyone knows that calm and sensible discussions are more effective. So why do we get [...]
The Best Way To Help Your Children Through a Divorce
For children, the family structure is their world. Without our guidance and support, a child may feel like that world is coming to an end. Here are some tips for helping your child during this difficult time. Source: shutterstock.com / [...]
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Divorce Tax Considerations
In a divorce, everyone walks away with fewer assets and less property than they had beforehand. If you go to court, the process can also be quite costly. You may be wondering if there are any tax breaks that you [...]
Dividing Household Items
Your household items are more than just things. They can represent memories, history, and even the marriage itself. Some people can say, "it's just stuff," and move forward. Others may not want physical reminders of their spouse going forward. However, [...]
Dividing Tax Liabilities
A tax obligation is a debt you owe to a tax authority, such as a city, state, or the federal government. In California, divorcing couples divide tax obligations just like other property. Separate Tax Obligations Sometimes, the tax is owed [...]
Dividing Debts
There are three parties involved in the division of debts in your divorce agreement: you, your spouse, and your creditor. While your divorce agreement is legally binding for you and your spouse, this isn’t true for your creditor. Here [...]
Proposing Divisions Your Spouse Will Accept
Whether you are working with attorneys or a mediator, hashing out a divorce agreement means bringing proposals for dividing your assets, debts, and tax obligations for your spouse to consider. In this process, it’s important to think about what [...]
Disclosure: No, really! Disclose everything!
With all this talk about community and separate property, you might be wondering, “do I really need to disclose everything? What if the account is just mine?” Figuring out what needs to be disclosed and what doesn’t can seem complicated, but [...]
Custody Made Simple
If you have children under the age of 18, one of the most important and challenging things in your divorce agreement is custody. With so many legal terms and logistics, it can seem downright overwhelming. We've broken the issue [...]
Same Sex Marriage and Divorce
People in same-sex relationships long looked forward to the day their marriages were treated like marriages. Finally, in 2015, the United States Supreme Court held that the right to marry is an essential part of a person's liberty. They ruled [...]
Community and Separate Property
Before creating your divorce agreement, you need to know, from a legal standpoint, what belongs to you, what belongs to your spouse, and what belongs to both of you. In states like California, this is where the concept of [...]
Vengeful Spending
When emotions are riding high, individuals might engage in behavior that they wouldn't have previously imagined possible. One of the people in a divorce may be fixated on making sure their spouse "never sees a dime." So, what happens [...]
Understanding Child Support
Every child has the right to financial support from their parents until they reach the age of majority, which is between eighteen and twenty-one, depending on the state. In almost every case, the parent who has the children less [...]
The Fate of Fido: Settling the Issue of Who Gets the Family Pet
For many pet owners, their furry companions are family. In many cases, both spouses want to spend time with and care for their family's dog or cat. A court views your pet as property, and they can only make [...]