For some unhappy couples, New Year's resolutions may include getting a divorce. January tends to be a notorious month for increased divorce filings, both around the U.S. and abroad. Some reasons for this may be a good opportunity for a fresh start or a bad bout of holiday stress. Regardless of the timing, divorce is a common reality for many families. If you have recently filed for divorce in California, or are seriously considering it, be sure that you know the basics.
To view this article in its entirety, click here.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Monday, February 1, 2010
The State Of Our Unions: Marriage, Divorce, and Separation in the US
President Obama's State of the Union speech dominated headlines last week, but the state of our unions--marital, that is--was also in the news with the announcement of John and Elizabeth Edwards' separation. The Edwardses will join the ranks of the 2% of Americans who told Census takers in 2000 that they were separated.
The Census asked about marital status for the first time in 1880. From 1880 to 1940, Census demographers Rose Kreider and Tavia Simmons tell us, the categories on the decennial form were "single," "married," "widowed" and "divorced." In 1950"separated" was added. This year's form also asks about "unmarried partners."
To view this article in its entirety, click here.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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The Census asked about marital status for the first time in 1880. From 1880 to 1940, Census demographers Rose Kreider and Tavia Simmons tell us, the categories on the decennial form were "single," "married," "widowed" and "divorced." In 1950"separated" was added. This year's form also asks about "unmarried partners."
To view this article in its entirety, click here.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Friday, January 29, 2010
DIVORCE - DON'T BE AFRAID OF DINING ALONE
In a restaurant full of couples or large groups having a great time, it can be intimidating to eat by yourself. It’s easy to think your first course will be a big, steaming bowl of self-consciousness. But there is plenty you can do, making dining out by yourself a little easier.
The first thing to realize is that neither the wait staff or fellow diners will bat an eye at a solo diner. Single dining happens all the time. However, if you still feel trepidation at the sight of that empty seat across from you, here are some things that should make you feel more comfortable:
• Eat at a hotel restaurant. Besides having some of the best food, hotel restaurants usually have plenty of business travelers eating alone. You won’t feel out of place.
By G. Hart, Flying Solo -- To see this article in it's entirety, click here
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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The first thing to realize is that neither the wait staff or fellow diners will bat an eye at a solo diner. Single dining happens all the time. However, if you still feel trepidation at the sight of that empty seat across from you, here are some things that should make you feel more comfortable:
• Eat at a hotel restaurant. Besides having some of the best food, hotel restaurants usually have plenty of business travelers eating alone. You won’t feel out of place.
By G. Hart, Flying Solo -- To see this article in it's entirety, click here
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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DIVORCE AND REGISTRY
Your wife took the tool box. Your husband took the crystal. Now what do you do? Register!
Registries are the norm for brides and grooms-to-be…but what about divorcees? The idea is gaining momentum, and not for mercenary reasons. Divorce is painful. A bad marriage can make you feel dead inside. Even an amicable divorce leaves you with a sense of loss. Rebuilding your home is a way back to rebuilding your heart.
Many friends and relatives want to help. You should let them. Let them know about divorce parties and the registry. Written by Divorcecandy.com.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Registries are the norm for brides and grooms-to-be…but what about divorcees? The idea is gaining momentum, and not for mercenary reasons. Divorce is painful. A bad marriage can make you feel dead inside. Even an amicable divorce leaves you with a sense of loss. Rebuilding your home is a way back to rebuilding your heart.
Many friends and relatives want to help. You should let them. Let them know about divorce parties and the registry. Written by Divorcecandy.com.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Divorce and Its effects on Children
This is what a Divorce Attorney says about the process of Divorce and its effects it has on the children involved.
Divorce is a very difficult time of life and it is not one that many would opt to experience. Most people who have been through the divorcing process will readily acknowledge that it is stressful, expensive and often, emotionally painful. Divorce is often filled with conflict, uncertainty and change.
An added source of stress for people getting divorced is the presence of children. Thus in addition to dealing with their own distress, parents are faced with the upset that their children experience as well. Because no two children or situations are alike, their reactions to their parents' divorce varies. Much depends on children's ages, temperaments and personal circumstances. However, the greatest influence on children's adaptation to divorce is their parents' conduct and attitude. Children are very responsive and reactive to the level of conflict that exists between their parents.
To read this article in its entirety, click here.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Divorce is a very difficult time of life and it is not one that many would opt to experience. Most people who have been through the divorcing process will readily acknowledge that it is stressful, expensive and often, emotionally painful. Divorce is often filled with conflict, uncertainty and change.
An added source of stress for people getting divorced is the presence of children. Thus in addition to dealing with their own distress, parents are faced with the upset that their children experience as well. Because no two children or situations are alike, their reactions to their parents' divorce varies. Much depends on children's ages, temperaments and personal circumstances. However, the greatest influence on children's adaptation to divorce is their parents' conduct and attitude. Children are very responsive and reactive to the level of conflict that exists between their parents.
To read this article in its entirety, click here.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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THE GOOD DIVORCE
When Max Sindell was a kid, adults inundated him with books about how to cope with divorce. He remembers one: "The Dinosaurs Divorce," about Mommy and Daddy Dinosaur ending their marriage.
"The (books) were all doom and gloom," says Sindell, whose parents - Kimberly Brody and Gerald Sindell, both of Tiburon - divorced when he was 6.
But Max Sindell, now 22, says his experience wasn't bad at all. He got a lot of good things from the divorce.
To prove it and to help other kids in his shoes, Sindell, now a resident of Brooklyn, has written a book, "The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents Divorce."
"It's kind of a guidebook," he says.
Sindell grew up in Tiburon, attending Bel Air and Del Mar and two years at Redwood High School. He began his book when he was 17, graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he studied writing. He perfected it over the next several years while attending Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Suddenly, he's a published author with several more books on his agenda, all dealing with the divorce experience: how do you cope when your parents start dating, how should you deal with stepbrothers and sisters, what should a stepmother do?
Marin IJ, By Beth Ashley: To view the remainder of this article, click here
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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"The (books) were all doom and gloom," says Sindell, whose parents - Kimberly Brody and Gerald Sindell, both of Tiburon - divorced when he was 6.
But Max Sindell, now 22, says his experience wasn't bad at all. He got a lot of good things from the divorce.
To prove it and to help other kids in his shoes, Sindell, now a resident of Brooklyn, has written a book, "The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents Divorce."
"It's kind of a guidebook," he says.
Sindell grew up in Tiburon, attending Bel Air and Del Mar and two years at Redwood High School. He began his book when he was 17, graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he studied writing. He perfected it over the next several years while attending Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Suddenly, he's a published author with several more books on his agenda, all dealing with the divorce experience: how do you cope when your parents start dating, how should you deal with stepbrothers and sisters, what should a stepmother do?
Marin IJ, By Beth Ashley: To view the remainder of this article, click here
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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DIVORCE AND DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP - REQUIREMENTS TO BE A DOMESTIC PARTNER
Both persons must file a Declaration of Domestic Partnership with the Secretary of State
Both persons must have a common residence
Neither can be married to another or be a domestic partner with another, which marriage or partnership has not been terminated, dissolved, or adjudged a nullity
The two persons are not related by blood in a way that would prevent them from being married to each other in this state.
Both persons are at least 18 years of age
Either:
both persons are members of the same sex, or
one or both of the persons meet the eligibility criteria under Title II of the SSA as defined in 42 USC Section 402(a) for old-age insurance benefits or Title XVI of the SSA as defined in 42 USC Section 1381 for aged individuals.
Both persons are capable of consenting to the domestic partnership.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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Both persons must have a common residence
Neither can be married to another or be a domestic partner with another, which marriage or partnership has not been terminated, dissolved, or adjudged a nullity
The two persons are not related by blood in a way that would prevent them from being married to each other in this state.
Both persons are at least 18 years of age
Either:
both persons are members of the same sex, or
one or both of the persons meet the eligibility criteria under Title II of the SSA as defined in 42 USC Section 402(a) for old-age insurance benefits or Title XVI of the SSA as defined in 42 USC Section 1381 for aged individuals.
Both persons are capable of consenting to the domestic partnership.
For more information, contact the Family Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at http://www.familylawmarin.com/
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