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How to Protect Your Mental Health During Divorce—Start Today

Leave a Comment / Divorce, Emotional/legal guidance, Family Law attorney LA, Hermes Law Group / By Peter Hermes

Why Prioritizing Mental Health During Divorce Matters A divorce is far more than a legal process—it’s a profound emotional journey. While attention often centers on paperwork and logistics, the greatest challenge for many is maintaining mental health while managing divorce. Emotional wellbeing can easily be overlooked in the chaos, but making it your priority paves […]

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Don’t Let How Custody Battles Escalate — and How to Avoid Them Ruin Your Family

Leave a Comment / Divorce Mediation, Emotional/legal guidance, Family law mediation, Hermes Law Group / By Peter Hermes

Imagine sitting across the kitchen table from your child’s other parent, nerves on edge, both hoping to protect what’s most important: your kids. How you communicate, react, and proceed in this pivotal moment can either defuse tension or send a custody battle spiraling out of control—even when both of you want what’s best. This guide

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Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With? What You Need to Know

Leave a Comment / Child Custody, Divorce Lawyer, Divorce Mediation, Emotional/legal guidance, Family law mediation, Hermes Law Group / By Peter Hermes

Is it ever just the child’s choice—or is there far more to the story? The moment a custody case pivots to a child voicing where they want to live, parents, attorneys, and courts face one of family law’s most complex questions: Can a child choose which parent to live with? Unpacking the layers of legal

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