When Your Ex Is on a Mission: How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy. But when your ex treats it like a personal mission to “win,” control, or retaliate, the process becomes far more consuming. A high-conflict divorce is not just a legal dispute. It is a prolonged experience of hostility, manipulation, and emotional pressure that can affect every part of your life. The legal […]
Decision Fatigue is Wrecking Your Divorce Strategy (Here’s How to Regain Control)
Divorce is one of life’s most demanding decision-making journeys. As you navigate the early stages of divorce, legal choices, parenting concerns, financial disclosures, and emotional upheaval, your ability to think clearly is essential to your outcome. Yet decision after decision can create a cognitive overload that chips away at your resilience and undermines even the […]
California and No-Fault Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, but California’s no-fault divorce laws can make the process less burdensome. If you are considering divorce in California, it’s essential to understand how the no-fault system works and what it means for you. This article touches on the overall process, spousal support considerations, child custody concerns, property division, and other vital […]
6 Secrets to Save Money on Your Divorce
Divorce DOES NOT have to cost a fortune. And you don’t have to settle for a mediocre, cheap attorney in order for your divorce to be cost-effective. So how do you keep your divorce costs down? Below are the top 6 tips I give my clients to help them save money on their divorce. 1. Pursue Mediation […]
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation (Top 5 Tips)
Mediation. It can save a couple getting a divorce time, money, and also reduce a significant amount of stress. But not all settlements that come from mediation are successful. So what is the secret to success in mediation? Preparation. At the law firm of Stephen L. Cawelti, we have helped hundreds of individuals reach successful […]
Protect Your Pet: The Ultimate Pet Custody Divorce Guide (California)
By: Stephen L. Cawelti, Los Angeles Divorce Attorney I consider my dog and cat to be a part of the family, and I’m not alone. As a practicing divorce lawyer in the Los Angeles area, I have many of my clients come to me frightened at the prospect of losing their beloved pet in their […]