# Santa Barbara Divorce Lawyer > https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/ ## Posts - [Startups & Business Formation](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/startups-business-formation/): The choices that a business owner makes before opening the door can have a significant impact on the future health of the venture. - [How divorce impacts your estate plan](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/how-divorce-impacts-your-estate-plan/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 23, 2016. - [Divorce trends rise following winter holidays, study suggests](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/divorce-trends-rise-following-winter-holidays-study-suggests/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, October 21, 2016. - [Young enough for "gray divorce"](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/young-enough-for-gray-divorce/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, November 18, 2016. - [Court issues decisions on embryos following divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/court-issues-decisions-on-embryos-following-divorce/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. - [The issues a prenuptial agreement can and can't address](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/the-issues-a-prenuptial-agreement-can-and-cant-address/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, December 16, 2016. - [Digital communications can be harmful in a divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/digital-communications-can-be-harmful-in-a-divorce/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. - [Divorcing in the New Year? Here are a few things to think about](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/divorcing-in-the-new-year-here-are-a-few-things-to-think-about/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, January 6, 2017. - [California attorneys addressing a variety of family law issues](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/california-attorneys-addressing-a-variety-of-family-law-issues/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, January 13, 2017. - [Garner and Affleck headed for divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/garner-and-affleck-headed-for-divorce/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 23, 2017. - [More on communicating with your kids about the separation process](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/more-on-communicating-with-your-kids-about-the-separation-process/): On behalf of Kaspar & Lugay LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, February 9, 2018. - [Dividing financial assets during divorce in a volatile market requires a level head](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/dividing-financial-assets-during-divorce-in-a-volatile-market-requires-a-level-head/): In a previous post, we discussed a couple of points about divorcing during a down or unstable market. The U.S. - [How California's Coronavirus Orders Affect Child Custody](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/how-californias-coronavirus-orders-affect-child-custody/): The recent COVID-19 pandemic has already disrupted many aspects of life already. - [Love and Divorce in the Time of Corona](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/love-and-divorce-in-the-time-of-corona/): Spending time together can be one of the best parts of a good marriage. - [Kelly Clarkson Files For Divorce With Three Homes, Millions In Assets To Divide](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/kelly-clarkson-files-for-divorce-with-three-homes-millions-in-assets-to-divide/): On June 4th, 2020, the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock. - [2020 Taxes: The Changes for Divorced and Separating Taxpayers](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/2020-taxes-the-changes-for-divorced-and-separating-taxpayers/): Sorting out finances during a divorce always takes time and effort. The coronavirus pandemic has only made it more complex. - [Why January Is The Month of Divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/why-january-is-the-month-of-divorce/): Many lawyers refer to the first working Monday in January as "Divorce Day," and for a good reason. - [Advice on what to look for when hiring an attorney](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/practical-advice-on-what-to-look-for-when-hiring-an-attorney/): Mollis pretium lorem primis senectus habitasse lectus scelerisque donec, ultricies tortor suspendisse adipiscing fusce morbi volutpat pellentesque, consectetur mi risus molestie curae malesuada cum. - [Divorce During Recession: When the Strength of Your Marriage and the Economy Both Break](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/divorce-during-recession-when-the-strength-of-your-marriage-and-the-economy-both-break/): “All good things must come to an end.” We have all heard the saying. It is a bittersweet reality we’ve all had to accept at different times in our lives. - [The Financial Pitfalls of Divorce for Physicians, CPAs, Attorneys, CEOs, and Professionals](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/the-financial-pitfalls-of-divorce-for-physicians-cpas-attorneys-ceos-and-professionals/): Divorce is a difficult experience for anyone to go through, generally causing feelings of hurt, anger, and frustration. ## Pages - [FAQ](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/faq/): Despite their best efforts to arrive at an equitable agreement, financial disparities between spouses after divorce are a reality for some couples. - [Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Judge for Your Divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/pros-and-cons-of-hiring-a-private-judge-for-your-divorce/): When going through a divorce, one of the key decisions to make is whether to hire a private judge to handle the proceedings. - [Child Custody Agreements and Modifications in California](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/child-custody-agreements-and-modifications-in-california/): Child custody agreements play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and stability of children whose parents are no longer together. - [About Us](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/about-us/): Results That Matter. - [Styles](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/styles/): Mollis pretium lorem primis senectus habitasse lectus scelerisque donec ultricies tortor suspendisse adipiscing fusce morbi volutpat pellentesque consectetur mi risus molestie curae malesuada. - [Single Practice Page](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/practice-page-single/): Vivamus integer non suscipit taciti mus etiam at primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum. - [Contact](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/contact-2/): Please contact us with any inquiries you may have or to schedule a complimentary consultation. - [Blog](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/blog-2/) - [Practice Overview](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/practice-overview/): Vivamus integer non suscipit taciti mus etiam at primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis erat ante eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae aptent leo ligula euismod orci curabitur. - [Attorneys](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/attorneys/): Vivamus integer non suscipit taciti mus etiam at primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis erat ante eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat curae curabitur. - [Home](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/): Do you need divorce or family law advice? - [Privacy Policy](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/site-disclaimer-2/): This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. - [Privacy Policy](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/site-disclaimer/): This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. - [Disclaimer](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/disclaimer/): The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. - [Site Information](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/site-information/) - [Attribution](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/attribution/): This site has been created with the help of many different people and companies. - [Landing Page - Divorce](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/lp-divorce/): [vc_section content_placement="middle"][vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content" gap="3" full_height="yes" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle" parallax="content-moving-fade" parallax_image="1948" css=".vc_custom_1566278819369{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: rgba(30,115,190,0.55) !important;*background-color: rgb(30,115,190) !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1566278303446{padding-top: 85px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Santa Barbara Divorce Lawyer" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff" use_theme_fonts="yes" subtitle="Empathetic and Efficient Representation Throughout Santa Barbara County." - [Child Custody](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/child-custody/): Child custody is the most important issue arising out of divorce when children are a part of the family. - [Thank You](https://santabarbaradivorcelawyer.com/thank-you/): Thank you for your submission. 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