Going through a divorce or separation can be an emotional and intense time in your life. In many cases, stress comes from not knowing what to expect, the fear of the unknown, and a sudden change in your lifestyle. This guide will provide you with tips to help make the process less daunting. Accept that […] Read More
A Summary of the California Divorce Process
We know the divorce process can be, at the very least, confusing. More often, divorce is an overwhelming life-changing event. Hiring the right attorney will help you avoid many of the pitfalls and problems associated with divorce. At the Law Offices of Silky Sahnan, we take every measure to make your divorce as stress free, […] Read More
Giving Yourself Permission to Put Yourself First
Despite the cultural programming that nearly all of us have encountered throughout life, to put yourself first is anything but selfish. Everyone is familiar with the message conveyed by flight attendants directing adults to place an oxygen mask over their own face before assisting others, but have you ever deeply contemplated why this is so? […] Read More
Processing Emotional Fallout & Divorcing with Dignity
As you go through the divorce process, obstacles will inevitably pop up, and emotions will run high. You may be experiencing feelings of guilt, failure, and despair – all perfectly natural reactions in this scenario. However, staying in that place is unhealthy; divorce is too complicated to be simplified to one person’s “fault,” nor are […] Read More
Thoughts on Breaking News of Your Divorce to Adult Children
If you’re an “empty nester” going through a divorce, breaking the news about your divorce to your adult children will take a different tone than if the children were living at home. For one thing, you won’t have to reprocess the information for a childlike understanding—you can talk to adult children as adults. Secondly, you […] Read More