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January 21, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Separation & Divorce?

If you and your partner have decided it’s time to end your relationship, you may be wondering: What does it mean to be legally separated? Do we need to separate before divorcing? Are there benefits to legal separation? While being separated and divorced both involve you living separately, they’re not the same thing. A legal

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January 8, 2020

How to Navigate Gray Divorce in California

Ending a marriage at any stage of life can be stressful and sad. While many people think this happens mostly to younger couples, divorce is actually declining among those age groups. It’s the rate among people over age 50 that’s increasing: according to a Pew Research Center report, it’s doubled in the U.S. since 1990.

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