Should you hire a divorce lawyer? Hello Divorce

Skip the Divorce Lawyer? Not if You Have One of These 8 Issues

By in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Family Law, Legal Coaching, Tips  |  Posted

If you’ve made the decision to end your marriage, chances are there are countless questions running through your mind: Who will keep the house? How will custody work? How will you split up your assets? And, perhaps one of the biggest questions of all, should you hire a divorce lawyer? The choice to “lawyer up” during divorce can be a very complex decision. Here we will break down some of the best – and worst – reasons to consider hiring…

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Our Best Divorce Stories of 2020: You Need to Read to Believe

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As the founder of an award-winning online divorce platform that has helped thousands of people navigate the legal system, I have seen my fair share of crazy divorces! From dog ‘support’ to sex tapes, here are five of the wildest divorce stories we’ve seen (names changed for privacy).  *note: All ex-couples approved this post. I Do, I Don’t, I’m Confused Jenna signed up to use Hello Divorce to end her marriage to Mike. All was well until halfway through the…

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Webinar Replay: How to Save Time, Money & (more) Heartache With an Easy Online California Divorce

By in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips  |  Posted

The market is flooded with self-help divorce platforms. Some of them help you to prepare your divorce forms. But how many of these websites are equipped to handle a question about your legal rights and/or step in and mediate when you and your spouse are having trouble coming to an agreement on key issues? And what happens if a judge ‘rejects’ your divorce agreement?  That’s where we come in. Forget everything you know about the divorce industry Hello Divorce is…

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

By in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips  |  Posted

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…

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How to Co-Parent on the Same Team

By in Blended Family, Blog, Child Custody, Coparenting, Divorce, Family Law, Marriage, Parentage, Tips  |  Posted

I think it’s safe to say that no one arrives in a blended family as their first choice. A marriage didn’t go according to plan and the redirect happened. For me, my first marriage ended quite abruptly (from my side, at least). And while there were layers of pain and grief that went into the decision to divorce, I know now it was the right one for us. It was far from what I wanted in the beginning, but years…

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3 Steps to Divorce in California

By in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, DIY Divorce, Family Law  |  Posted

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…

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This Is Exactly Why Traditional Divorce Costs So Much

By in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Legal Innovation, Legal System, Legal Technology  |  Posted

(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…

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

By in Blog, Child and Spousal Support, Child Custody, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips  |  Posted

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…

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Divorce & Marital Status Discrimination: Understanding Your Workplace Rights

By in Blog, Divorce, Family Law  |  Posted

Changing your marital status is a complex endeavor. Whether you are getting married, going through a divorce, or re-marrying, the last thing you want to worry about is your marital status being held against you at work. It’s important to understand your rights and to know when your employer may be violating them. The following guide explains what marital status discrimination is, what it looks like, and where it is unlawful. What is Marital Status Discrimination? As its name suggests,…

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Marriage Story: Best Picture Nominee, But is it an Accurate Portrayal of Divorce?

By in Blog, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parentage, Property Division  |  Posted

Legally speaking: just how “real” is Marriage Story, anyway? This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named Netflix film Marriage Story Best Picture nominee. But, as you’ll gather from the press, the clips and everything surrounding the movie: Marriage Story is actually not about marriage—unless you think divorce an inevitable part of marriage (ahem…it’s not).   Marriage Story is not just anyone’s story. It’s the story of the film’s director, Noah Baumbach. And it’s not just any divorce story—it’s…

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