BlissDivorce Online Resources

Is it possible to have a smooth and healthy divorce?

By Sheila Tan|2023-05-30T13:07:26+00:00November 8th, 2022|Dealing With Divorce, Divorce Process|

Divorce is the biggest break up one will experience in their lifetime. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Scale, divorce is ranked the most stressful event in one’s life, only second to the death of a spouse. It isn’t surprising that just the mention of divorce stirs up feelings of anxiety and stress. Is it possible to have a smooth and healthy divorce vs. a battle that leads to the destruction of all members of the family? In this interview [...]

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What factors should you consider in handling the division of business assets in a divorce?

By Sheila Tan|2023-04-16T15:28:48+00:00October 20th, 2022|Outreach|

Knowing how to divide the assets of a joint business venture when you divorce, can be challenging. It is important to look at the situation from all angles to determine what will be most beneficial for the business and all parties involved. Keep reading to find out what our readers recommend you consider before dividing your business. Andy Heller Andy Heller from takethehighroaddivorce.com. Present and Future Value of Business Assets Initially, divorcing couples will focus on the value of the [...]

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BlissDivorce® Launches First Online Relational Dispute Resolution™ Technology

By Sheila Tan|2023-04-16T16:14:18+00:00October 12th, 2022|News|

Los Altos, CA Oct. 11, 2022 -- Silicon Valley-based legal tech startup, Resolution 8 Technologies, Inc. announces the official launch of its online do-it-yourself platform, BlissDivorce®, with proprietary Relational Dispute Resolution™ technology. BlissDivorce® is helping couples complete their divorce without attorneys, saving them money and months of pain. With experience from Legalzoom™, the Co-Founders of BlissDivorce, Scott Seidewitz and Sheila Tan, aim to remove emotionally-induced conflict that can come from divorcing couples lawyering up in the traditional [...]

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The Cost of Divorce

By Sheila Tan|2023-05-30T13:10:39+00:00October 4th, 2022|Dealing With Divorce, Divorce Process|

When you and your spouse decide to divorce, there are many things to consider. Do you need to go to court? Do you need to hire a lawyer? Should you go through a mediator? Can you do it on your own? How much does a divorce cost, and how does your choice of approach impact that cost? Anticipating the total cost of your divorce depends upon how you go about the process of creating your divorce agreement. In this article, [...]

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What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce and why would a spouse contest a divorce?

By Sheila Tan|2023-07-19T02:57:16+00:00September 27th, 2022|Outreach|

Divorcing is never easy, but disagreements over the division of property, custody arrangements, and spousal abuse may force you into a complicated contested divorce. Want to know more about what that means and why you or your spouse may choose that route? Keep reading. Kasey Scharnett-King Kasey Scharnett-King, LMFT at Lavender Healing Center, PLLC. Contested Divorces Occur Due to Disagreements A divorce that is contested is [one] where the couple does not agree on all terms. These terms could be [...]

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Handling Personal Injury Claims in California Divorce

By Scott Seidewitz|2023-05-30T13:12:22+00:00May 10th, 2022|Divorce Process, Legal Issues|

Going through a serious personal injury is one of the most traumatic experiences you will face in your life.In addition to the pain and trauma from the accident itself, the legal and insurance claim process usually adds to the pain. Even if you hire an attorney, the process can be long, slow, impersonal and incomprehensible. That’s why websites like PainWorth are using technology to help people calculate and settle their personal injury claim without the time, cost and conflict of attorneys—much [...]

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The Best Way to Protect Yourself – DON’T Hire a Lawyer

By Scott Seidewitz|2023-05-30T13:13:44+00:00July 13th, 2021|Dealing With Divorce|

One of the first things you think about when you realize you’re getting divorced is how to protect yourself — emotionally and financially. Most people think the best way to do this is to hire a divorce attorney. Unfortunately, this usually accomplishes the exact opposite—it stokes conflict and puts your assets at risk. The Law Dictates More Than You Think The key thing to understand is that the division of assets and debts in a divorce is largely dictated [...]

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Why Intent Matters – the Date of Divorce Intent

By Scott Seidewitz|2023-05-30T13:14:43+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Divorce Process|

Deciding how to divide assets and debts can be one of the touchiest parts of getting divorced. An important factor to consider is what BlissDivorce calls the Date of Divorce Intent. The Date of Divorce Intent is the date you or your spouse told the other you wanted to get divorced, and started acting in a way consistent with this. In other words, your actions have to show that you were serious about what you said. For example, your [...]

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Reaching Agreement With Bliss

By Scott Seidewitz|2023-05-30T13:18:15+00:00August 20th, 2020|Dealing With Divorce|

Welcome to BlissDivorce! Throughout the various parts of your divorce journey, Bliss will ask you to propose divisions of assets, debts, obligations, and even your taxes. Here’s what to expect, and how to make the most of our modules and our mediators. Your spouse will not see the divisions you propose. The divisions you propose along the way will all go directly to your mediator. Your spouse won’t see them. However, you should be thoughtful about what you propose. These [...]

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Legal Separation and Divorce

By Scott Seidewitz|2023-05-30T13:19:24+00:00August 20th, 2020|Divorce Process, Legal Issues|

There are many factors to consider when thinking about divorce. If you and your spouse are already thinking about living apart, but are considering legal separation as a next step, this article is for you. Here are some things to be aware of when making the decision. What Is “Legal Separation”? A couple can consider themselves separated as soon as they are sleeping in separate rooms. Legal separation, however, is different. In a legal separation, the two spouses remain [...]

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