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Avoiding a Nightmare Divorce: 5 Tips to Foster a Peaceful Divorce

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Coparenting, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Tips | Posted October 15, 2020

We view divorce as an event. As if one day you announce, “I’m getting a divorce,” and the next day your marriage is over. The truth is, it’s a journey. It’s a process. It’s a method by which you transition out of your marriage and re-prioritize your relationships, especially your relationship with yourself. Sometimes there is still love. Sometimes the love that once was has long been extinguished. But one thing is certain, hardly anyone leaves their marriage hoping for…

Webinar Replay: The Insider’s Guide to a Quick, Affordable, Hassle-Free Colorado Divorce

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted October 8, 2020

At Hello Divorce, one of the most common questions we’re asked is “How can I get my divorce done without spending thousands of dollars or having it take over my life?” So, we turned the answer into a webinar so everyone could access the answers. This webinar is for you if you live in COLORADO and are considering filing for divorce (or have already started the process). CEO and Founder of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine, provides an overview of the…

How Coronavirus is Making Divorce Way Easier

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, coronavirus, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, DIY Divorce, Legal Innovation, Legal System, Legal Technology | Posted September 18, 2020

Everywhere you turn, headlines read “Divorce Rate Skyrockets Amid Coronavirus Pandemic.” Same story, same anecdotal evidence from divorce lawyers. The truth is the more people spend time together in quarantine, the more their preexisting relationship issues are amplified. If they were struggling before COVID-19, their problems didn’t magically disappear during quarantine — instead, they led to a breaking point. Makes sense. Approximately 70% of divorces are filed by women and only after their marriage was on the rocks for years.…

Will Coronavirus / COVID-19 Affect My CO Divorce?

By Hello Divorce Team in Coparenting, coronavirus, Divorce, DIY Divorce, News | Posted September 1, 2020

Coronavirus / COVID-19 has taken over for months now, and while a lot of things have been put on hold, your divorce doesn’t have to be one of them – in fact, here are reasons why it shouldn’t be. There are a lot of questions about how Coronavirus / COVID-19 could affect your divorce process, which is why I’m here with this Q&A about how to prepare yourself if and when COVID does impact your divorce: I’m quarantined due to…

3 Steps to Divorce in California

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, DIY Divorce, Family Law | Posted June 10, 2020

How to Get Divorced in California in 3 Easy Steps Divorce in California is complicated. There are tons of forms to complete, specific timelines to meet, and court filings to navigate—all while the emotional weight of dismantling a marriage runs in the background. It’s a lot to think about. But don’t worry, at Hello Divorce we’ve broken it down into three easy-to-follow steps. And while the process does involve a good amount of work, we’ve gathered all the information you…

This Is Exactly Why Traditional Divorce Costs So Much

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Legal Innovation, Legal System, Legal Technology | Posted June 9, 2020

(Hint: It’s not because your ex is a jerk.) We don’t get married thinking we’ll get divorced. (At least I hope not.) But it happens. A lot. And that’s OK. Not every relationship lasts 50 years. But who would ever expect that their divorce would cost more than their lavish wedding? More than the caterer, venue, table centerpieces, and dress? But it does, most of the time. Bottom line: Divorce is expensive. A recent article from USA Today reports that the average…

Complete Instructions for Your California DIY Divorce

By Hello Divorce Team in DIY Divorce | Posted May 25, 2020

You can navigate the California divorce process with our complete instructions for your California DIY divorce.

Why You Should Stop Delaying Your Divorce and Get on With It Already

By Erin Levine in Blog, Child and Spousal Support, Child Custody, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law | Posted March 16, 2020

Have you been delaying your divorce or been separated from your ex, but haven’t yet filed for divorce: this article is for you. You’re living in limbo right now, waiting for what’s next – and it’s not that great, is it? I know there are a lot of excuses: Divorce will cost so much. Everything is relatively smooth going right now, I don’t want us to start fighting. What will it do to the kids? The divorce process will take…

New Year, New Podcast: Tune in to the Hello Divorce Podcast today!

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Inspiration, News, Tips | Posted January 8, 2020

The Hello Divorce Podcast: good advice, on demand. When you’re lacing up your shoes for your next run, walk, or a trip to the mailbox, make sure to grab your earbuds – because I’ve started a brand-new podcast! Why? Well, I’m already in your inbox with tips and advice weekly (sign up here!), I’m in your social media feed on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook, and you can take advantage of a free 15-minute call with me or a member…

Getting the Cheapest Divorce Possible: My Best Advice

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Property Division, Tips | Posted December 8, 2019

“How can I get the cheapest divorce possible?” I get a lot of questions about how to get the cheapest divorce possible. And for good reason: the average cost of divorce in California is $27,000 – per person. That’s insane. At Hello Divorce, we’re proud that we’ve managed to lower the average cost of divorce for our users to just $1,500. We’ve done that by speeding up the paperwork process through our Divorce Navigator app, which helps you complete all…

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