BlissDivorce Resource Center
Topics: Dealing with Divorce | Legal Issues | Divorce Process
You’ll Be Surprised By California Divorce Law
People are usually surprised by divorce law, especially in California. In this short video family law attorney and BlissDivorce advisor Diana Romanovska explains some of the more surprising laws. Most of them are good reasons to avoid going to court [...]
Who Pays Attorney Fees in Divorce?
Getting divorced in San Francisco can be financially challenging. This is because California is one of the most expensive states regarding divorces and attorneys. But who pays attorney fees in divorce? In California, there are several options to handle attorney [...]
How to Transfer a Family Law Case to Another County in California
Please note that all online divorce platforms are not the same. Much of the content below does not apply to BlissDivorce. BlissDivorce is the only complete online divorce solution, including property division, child custody, spousal support, and AI-powered Digital Divorce [...]
How to Navigate Online Divorce When You Have a Prenuptial Agreement
Divorce is among the most stressful periods in a person's life. You may be dealing with a whirlwind of emotions, from anger and relief to heartbreak, all of which make it challenging to make rational decisions. Add to all this [...]
AI in Online Divorce: Opportunities & Challenges for Legal Professionals
Please note that all online divorce platforms are not the same. Much of the content below does not apply to BlissDivorce. BlissDivorce is the only complete online divorce solution, including property division, child custody, spousal support, and AI-powered Digital Divorce [...]
What’s Worth Fighting Over (and what’s not)
Divorce is complicated. There are so, so many decisions to make. Every fight you have with your spouse requires an investment of your energy and money. It's essential to pick and choose your battles. Here is an exercise you can [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Best Way To Decide On Whether Or Not To Divorce
Why do most people get divorced?" Sometimes one spouse is indeed a bad person, but more often, it is a variation of 'the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.' People seeking a divorce have often tried [...]
Should I Wait Until The Kids Are Older?
Most mental health experts agree that children whose parents divorce while they are young seem to adapt to the divorce much better. After all, their “normal” is growing up with parents who live apart. Compare that to a child who grows [...]
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 [...]
Will Seeking Therapy Hurt My Chances of Keeping My Children?
Divorce is hard, and counseling can be a valuable tool for emotional and psychological wellness throughout the process. However, many parents worry that seeking the help of a counselor or therapist might hurt their chances of gaining custody. The [...]
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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, [...]
Why Intent Matters – the Date of Divorce Intent
Deciding how to divide assets and debts can be one of the touchiest parts of getting divorced. An important factor to consider is what BlissDivorce calls the Date of Divorce Intent. The Date of Divorce Intent is the date [...]
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 [...]
Legal Separation and Divorce
There are many factors to consider when thinking about divorce. If you and your spouse are already thinking about living apart, but are considering legal separation as a next step, this article is for you. Here are some things [...]
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 [...]