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Webinar Replay: How to Divorce in Colorado with Hello Divorce: Live Q&A

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted March 31, 2021

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, joined Sara VanDerslice, head of

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

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Family Law, Legal Coaching, Tips | Posted February 8, 2021

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

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

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Inspiration | Posted January 15, 2021

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

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

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted November 5, 2020

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

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

How to Co-Parent on the Same Team

By Lauren Mckinley in Blended Family, Blog, Child Custody, Coparenting, Divorce, Family Law, Marriage, Parentage, Tips | Posted June 28, 2020

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

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

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, Tips | 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

Divorce & Marital Status Discrimination: Understanding Your Workplace Rights

By Candace Alnaji in Blog, Divorce, Family Law | Posted February 6, 2020

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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