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Erica Bloom

Erica Bloom is the founding attorney of Erica Bloom Law, serving clients in Carlsbad and Ramona, California. She has focused her practice exclusively on family law since establishing the firm in 2016. Licensed by the State Bar of California in 2014, Ms. Bloom advises clients on divorce, child custody, support, and related family law matters. She earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Ms. Bloom is known for providing clear guidance and practical counsel in complex and sensitive family law cases.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Erica Bloom

Non-Physical Domestic Violence
Mar142024
Non-Physical Domestic Violence
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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

One of the most common misconceptions about domestic violence is that it has to be physical. While there’s no doubt that hitting, pushing, biting–and worse–are all abusive behaviors,…

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What Is Parallel Parenting?
Mar142024
What Is Parallel Parenting?
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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Divorce and separation can be challenging for parents as well as children. It’s important to come up with an arrangement that allows parents and children to continue developing…

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Building Your Support Network During Divorce
Mar142024
Building Your Support Network During Divorce
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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Divorce is not easy for anyone. It creates an immense amount of mental and financial stress, even when both parties agree. Every person going through a divorce needs…

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What Is Gaslighting In A Relationship?
Jan102024
What Is Gaslighting In A Relationship?
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Last Modified on Jan 10, 2024

Gaslighting is a term that has grown increasingly common in recent years. Often used but less likely to be understood, gaslighting is a serious form of manipulation put…

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Is It Legal In California To Record My Spouse During Our Divorce?
Jan102024
Is It Legal In California To Record My Spouse During Our Divorce?
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Last Modified on Jan 10, 2024

A divorce can cause a lot of conflicts, even after it’s over. As the holidays approach, you may feel uncertain about how to celebrate the holidays post-divorce without…

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How To Celebrate The Holidays After Divorce (And Keep Your Sanity!)
Jan312024
How To Celebrate The Holidays After Divorce (And Keep Your Sanity!)
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

A divorce can cause a lot of conflicts, even after it’s over. As the holidays approach, you may feel uncertain about how to celebrate the holidays post-divorce without…

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California Divorce Checklist (Updated)
Feb062025
California Divorce Checklist (Updated)
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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

It’s never easy to go through a divorce, but sometimes you need to dissolve a marriage that isn’t benefitting you any longer. Once you’ve made the difficult choice…

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Signs It Is Time For A Divorce
Jan312024
Signs It Is Time For A Divorce
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Nobody gets married thinking that they may someday file for divorce. Unfortunately, while divorce rates have decreased in recent years, it remains true that between 40% and 50%…

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Divorce Before 30? How To Move Forward
Jan312024
Divorce Before 30? How To Move Forward
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

A divorce before 30 is often a sensitive topic — but it doesn’t have to be. There are many advantages to “divorcing young.” If you’re going through a…

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How Cohabitation Affects Alimony In California
Jan102024
How Cohabitation Affects Alimony In California
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Last Modified on Jan 10, 2024

In California, cohabitation can make the topic of alimony quite complex. If you’re pursuing a divorce and wondering how cohabitation will impact your alimony, read on. What is…

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Business Valuations In Divorce
Jan102024
Business Valuations In Divorce
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Last Modified on Jan 10, 2024

What happens when you divorce your spouse and need to split up a business? Commonly, one spouse will buy out the other spouse — one person will retain…

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The Impact Of A Child’S Preference In Custody Awards
Jan312024
The Impact Of A Child’S Preference In Custody Awards
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Are you going through a custody dispute in the state of California? If so, then you may be curious as to what legal weight (if any) your child’s…

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Preliminary Financial Disclosures & How They Affect Divorce
Jan312024
Preliminary Financial Disclosures & How They Affect Divorce
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

If you’re going through the process of getting divorced (or plan to in the near future), one thing you’ll want to be aware of is the importance of…

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How To Pursue A Divorce When Your Spouse Doesn’T Want One
Jan312024
How To Pursue A Divorce When Your Spouse Doesn’T Want One
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

In the old days, both parties needed to agree to a divorce. Today, only one person needs to request a divorce — but there are still some challenges…

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Understanding The Emotional Stages Of Divorce
Jan312024
Understanding The Emotional Stages Of Divorce
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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

From a young age, children around the world dream of the day that they get married. From the Fairy Tale reverence that Hollywood grants marriage to the core…

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How Divorce Physically Affects Children
Feb062025
How Divorce Physically Affects Children
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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

Going through a divorce is difficult enough when there are no shared children involved. Unfortunately, when a couple with children decides to legally separate, things can quickly become…

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