by Susanna Pullen | Sep 15, 2022 | Domestic Violence
It’s not always easy to tell when a relationship is unhealthy or abusive. Many people don’t even realize they’re in an abusive relationship until it’s too late. Domestic violence and dating violence are two types of abuse that can occur in any relationship, whether...
by Susanna Pullen | Jul 13, 2022 | Divorce/Marital Dissolution
Marriage is a binding legal contract between two people. In Santa Barbara, California, that contract can be particularly complex and time-consuming to undo. Every state has its own laws pertaining to marriage and divorce, and California’s laws require a particularly...
by Susanna Pullen | Jun 30, 2022 | Divorce Mediation
No one wants to face the prospect of a divorce, but unfortunately, sometimes it’s necessary and the best resolution for all parties involved. However, some couples feel there is hope for their relationship if they can sit down and hash contentious issues out with the...
by Susanna Pullen | Jun 14, 2022 | Co-parenting
If you are co-parenting during or after a divorce, practicing “the pause” can help you stay out of trouble and maintain a good co-parenting relationship with the other parent. Too many times parents quarrel unnecessarily or make demands without thinking it...
by Susanna Pullen | Jun 10, 2022 | Divorce/Marital Dissolution
By Bennett Reichard, Law Clerk In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the usage and prevalence of digital assets such as cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (“NFT”). A forecast, created by research firm Insider Intelligence, found that by the end of...
