Getting a divorce is a difficult journey that’s filled with uncertainty. While some aspects of divorce are black and white, there are other factors that are blurred and cause confusion. Divorce is complicated but it doesn’t have to be overcomplicated. In this blog post, we’re debunking five of the most common divorce myths that leave
Read More...When you get married, you go into the marriage with the intention that it’s for life. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case as more than 50 percent of couples are getting divorced in America. Nobody said that marriage was easy. It’s a daily commitment that requires a great deal of time and attention
Read More...Dear mom and dad, even though we’re older…We still care. When we talk about divorce and kids, we usually discuss the effects it’ll have on young children. After all, their time will now be split between two households and the seemingly normal life that they had before will be upended. However, we often fail to
Read More...There’s no denying that divorces aren’t easy. And, they’re especially difficult when kids are involved. Your kids will likely question if they’re to blame, if there’s a possibility of you and your ex making amends, and insecurity about the future. These are all normal emotions and if you’re currently navigating through a divorce and want
Read More...When divorcing a military service member, there are differences than splitting up with another civilian. This isn’t your traditional divorce and there are unique things to be aware of in this situation. Experienced military divorce lawyer, Christina Anton Garcia, shares some of the most common mistakes people make in military divorce situations: Military Divorce Mistake
Read More...Collaborative Divorce is a respectful alternative to fighting in court, which brings some healthy rewards for everyone involved. Though you may have good intentions, things can go awry during the traditional ‘I-win-you-lose’ adversarial process of divorce. Collaborative Divorce (CD) is a more civilized approach. The goal is to help clients end marriages as peacefully and
Read More...Prenuptial & Postnuptial agreements are a hot topic now, especially with the news of the Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos (of Amazon) divorce. Whether you’re engaged or currently married, at Anton Garcia Law we highly recommend having protection in place as opposed to hoping you’ll be covered later. It is much easier to take precautions with
Read More...The holidays can be tough to navigate after a divorce, and if you’re experiencing them for the first time as a newly divorced parent, they can bring up strong emotions and reminders of years past when they were celebrated as a family unit. The first Father’s Day after a divorce can be challenging for moms
Read More...Divorce is hard on the entire family, especially for children who may not understand the circumstances surrounding the divorce or all of the nuances of their parents’ relationship. Children may have a difficult time processing the emotions that come along with a divorce and the dismantling of the family unit as they know it. One
Read More...Divorce happens. A lot. And if nothing more, knowing that nearly one in every two marriages ends in divorce should serve to give you a sense of safety in numbers – you’re not the first, you won’t be the last and you’re certainly not alone, especially if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can navigate the
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