Divorce Mediation

Navigating the complex terrain of divorce can be daunting and emotionally taxing. Traditional legal battles often involve lengthy processes, high costs and significant stress. In California, however, there’s a more amicable and efficient alternative: divorce...

Some people in California have an obligation to attend mediation. In certain contested custody scenarios, mediation is a mandatory part of the family law process. Other times, people elect to attend mediation of their own volition due to the variety of benefits it may...

Springtime is symbolic of new life and fresh starts. For many California spouses, this represents a decision to move on in life without their partners. When a primary goal after filing for divorce is to achieve a fair settlement as swiftly and peacefully as possible,...

Divorce is a complex legal process that involves two parties separating finances, dividing their shared property and determining how often they will see their children. This is stressful and often contentious, and it is normal to want to alleviate as much stress as...

When a set of spouses comes before a California family court judge regarding property division, child custody, child support and other important issues, the court will typically hear each party’s testimony, then render a decision following a short deliberation period....

Many marriages end in divorce -- it is a fact of life. Though sometimes a divorce can be filled with a great deal of contention, there are those people who agree that a divorce is the best path forward and want the process to be as simple as possible. For those in...

California residents who are preparing to go through the divorce process may be interested to learn about what options may be open to them. Litigation is not always necessary when ending one's marriage, and there are ways to avoid it if both parties are willing to put...

Thinking about divorce? Dread the idea of going to court and fighting things out? Guess what, it doesn't have to be that way. You may have another option. Divorce mediation is open to all California residents who want a better way to get through the dissolution...

Divorce is a difficult time, and with the end of a marriage comes emotions that can make it difficult to imagine working together with your ex-spouse on any issue, but especially child custody. Despite these complex feelings and the difficulty of setting these types...

What seemed practical and wise then may feel foolish now. When you and your spouse consolidated your student loans, you expected to work together to pay them off, bearing the burden as a couple. However, you did not count on a divorce and the headache of dividing...