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How do I Know if I Should Get a Divorce?
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

How do I Know if I Should Get a Divorce?

I imagine this is one of the hardest questions to answer when dealing with marital challenges. I say ‘imagine’ because this is one part of the process I didn’t toil over. During the couple of years I was trying to learn about myself I realized that the marriage that I was in didn’t support the future I hoped for.

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Moving Out During Divorce
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Moving Out During Divorce

Should You Move Out During Divorce?

When I was deciding whether and how to move out of the marital home during a divorce, I’m glad that I didn’t consult the general consensus of divorce advice out there on the internet.

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How to Prepare an Affidavit for Family Court
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

How to Prepare an Affidavit for Family Court

My default is to write, so I had a field day with this exercise and I had been working on the initial affidavit that explained the entirety of our 12-year marriage in a concise and compelling way. I found it cathartic to be able to express parts of my experience (while of course keeping it relevant to a judge).

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