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- Child-Focused Divorce: Keeping Your Children Front and Center
- What Divorce Means to a Child
- Mediation Can Help Settle Divorce Issues Without Anger
- Divorce and Graduation
- The One Thing That Makes a Difference in Divorce
- Spring Break Up
- What Is In A Name
- Children Standing By
- The New Year
- Spousal Support: Legal vs. Emotional
- Restoring Your Personal Power
- Attorney and Mediator
- Maintaining Perspective Through Divorce
- Feeling Loved
- Transformation in Divorce
- Peace
- Category: 2014
- Orange County Divorce Mediators
- Mediator Discusses Divorce Mediation
- Free Divorce Mediation Consultation in Newport Beach
- Orange County Divorce Mediation Firm
- Divorce Mediator In Orange County
- Divorce Mediation Orange County|Mediation Attorney
- Divorce Mediation for Business Owners in Orange County
- Divorce Mediation Firm in Newport Beach
- Timing Your Divorce When Children Are Involved
- The Importance of Premarital Agreements for Business Owners
- The Importance of Honesty in Divorce Mediation
- Maintaining Resilience Through your Divorce: Relying on One’s Own Inner Moral Compass
- Examples of Grace During Divorce
- Divorce When a Business is Involved
- Avoid these celebrity mistakes by creating and updating your Estate Plan!
- Parenting Plans that Stand the Test of Time
- How to Manage Fear in the Divorce Mediation Process
- A Parent’s Plan: Taking Control of Your Family’s Future
- What Does Fairness Mean in Divorce Mediation?
- Preserving Your Family Legacy in Divorce Mediation
- Is Financial Disclosure Important In Divorce Mediation?
- Graduation and Important Events Should be Top of Mind During Divorce Mediation
- Always be Prepared – How to Make Your Divorce Mediation Checklist
- 5 Things You Should Ask Your Accountant About During Divorce Mediation.
- 3 Scenarios Where Divorce Mediation May Not Work
- What is “Normal” in Divorce Mediation?
- There are No Winners in Divorce
- The Ripple Effect of Divorce Mediation
- The Importance of Beating Self-Defeating Thoughts in Divorce Mediation
- Managing your Expectations During Divorce Mediation
- Estate Planning has Evolved Into Social Media from the Grave
- Applying the Principles of Positive Confrontation in your Divorce Mediation
- 4th of July Makes us Appreciate the Concept of Independence
- Divorce Corp: Marriage is an Institution (Divorce is Big Business)
- ADS focuses campaigns on building awareness; educating Orange County families and couples
- A Few Facts on Divorce Mediation…
- Mediator Discusses Topic of Divorce
- Mediation Lawyer Explains Mediation Process
- Hiring a Divorce Mediator in Orange County | Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Mediator in OC Discusses Love and Life After Divorce
- Divorce Mediation Tips from an Orange County Divorce Mediator
- Divorce Mediation Firm in Orange County | Divorce Mediator
- Causes of Divorce: Does Hooking Up Lead to Walking Out?
- Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Mediation Firm in Newport Beach
- Things to Consider When Creating Your Parenting Plan
- Things to Consider Before Your Divorce Mediation
- The Real Cost of Divorce
- Managing the Stress of Your Divorce: Step 3 – Imitating Sturdy Role Models
- Keep the Peace When You Can
- Category: 2015
- Three Tips for Dealing with Stress During Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Mediation Expectations
- 3 Keys to Cooperating in Divorce Mediation
- Three Divorce Mediation Rules to Live By
- Infidelity Can Impact Divorce Mediation
- Business Owners and Divorce Mediation
- A Cost – Benefit Analysis of Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Mediation: Top 5 Tips for Co-Parenting
- Divorce Mediation Can Change Your Life
- 8 Daycations Your Spouse Will Love for Under $20
- Your Assets and Divorce Mediation
- Preparing for Divorce Mediation in Orange County
- Divorce Mediation is a Team Effort
- Divorce Mediation Creates a Customized Outcome
- Divorce Mediation and Spousal Support
- Divorce Mediation and Children
- Category: 2016
- Navigating a “Gray Divorce”
- Helping Your Children Cope with a Divorce
- Does Adultery Affect Your Divorce?
- Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie File for Divorce in California
- Tips on Dodging Financial Pitfalls of Divorce -Guest Post
- ADS Team Settles into Expanded Office Suite
- 10 Kid-Friendly Weekend OC Adventures
- The 10 Best Undiscovered Support Groups in the OC
- A Closer look at Successful Relationships in California
- Three Things to Look For in a Divorce Mediator
- Four Unlikely Candidates For Divorce Mediation
- 7 Reasons Why Divorce Mediation Isn’t the Popular Choice
- Category: 2017
- Mediation vs. Litigation: A Comparison
- First Timers Guide To Divorce: What to Expect Emotionally
- Common Mistakes Dads Make During and After a Divorce
- Child Custody 101: The Basics You Should Know
- Is it a Good Idea to Date During My Divorce?
- How to Cope with a Legal Separation from Your Spouse
- Mediation & Parenting Plans
- Is California a Community Property or Equitable Distribution State?
- How Is Child Support Calculated in California?
- Parenting Through Summer Break and Other Holidays
- How to Prepare for a High-Asset Divorce
- Same-Sex Divorce in California
- Parents & Divorce: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do
- Fun Day Trips for Kids in the OC
- When Is Spousal Support Awarded?
- What to Expect from a Summary Dissolution
- How Debt Division Works in California
- Tips for Self-Care During Divorce and Why It’s So Important
- Tips for Explaining Divorce to Children
- I Paid Too Much Child Support. What Can I Do?
- How to Maintain a Friendly Divorce
- First Timers Guide To Divorce Mediation: What to Expect
- Emergency Custody Orders
- The Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation in Divorce
- Category: 2018
- Who Will Pay the Credit Card Debt After Divorce?
- Factors that May Affect Property Division During Divorce
- How Mediation Makes Post-Divorce Parenting Easier
- Do Unwed Fathers Have Parental Rights?
- The Benefits of Summary Dissolution
- Test Podcast
- 4 Holiday Co-parenting Tips for the Newly Divorced
- What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?
- 3 Tips for Creating a Child Custody Agreement This Summer
- Steps in the Mediation Process
- Common Mediation Myths
- Understanding Property Division in California
- How To Use Mediation for Child Custody & Support Modifications
- What is a Mediation Review & Do You Need One?
- How is Spousal Support Calculated in California?
- Under What Circumstances Can I Get an Annulment?
- Prenuptial vs. Postnuptial Agreements
- Commingled Property: What It Is & How It Will Impact Your Divorce
- Co-Parenting Tips to Help Make Your Divorce Easier
- Alimony Modifications and Termination
- Why Do You Need to Establish Paternity?
- 5 Benefits to Establishing a Marital Agreement
- Category: 2019
- What is Wasteful Dissipation and How Can it Affect Me?
- Living with Your Spouse While Dissolving Your Marriage
- Celebrating Halloween with Your Ghouls and Goblins After a Split
- How to Maintain Consistency in Two Separate Households
- Celebrating Thanksgiving After a Split
- Celebrating Father’s Day as Newly Divorced Parents
- Can My Child Support Payments be Reduced?
- 10 Tips on How to Support a Friend During Divorce
- Discipline After Divorce: 5 Stability Tactics for Co-Parenting
- Why You Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement
- Mistakes You Must Avoid During Your Child Custody Case
- Medical Debt Division: Who Pays?
- 5 Considerations for Co-Parenting During Spring Break
- How Learning About Love Languages Can Help You Recover from Divorce
- Homeowners Insurance and Your Divorce
- Ringing in the New Year After a Split
- Creating Consistent Routines for Your Children
- Should I Fight for the Marital Home During Mediation?
- Preparing Your Children for Their First Day Back at School
- LGBTQ Child Custody Issues: Things to Consider
- Co-Parenting After Divorce: Resources for Better Communication
- Category: 2020
- Why an Uncontested Divorce may Be Right for You (& How to Get One in CA)
- Tips for Negotiating During Mediation
- Custody Decisions for Children with Special Needs
- Child Support Can Be a Privilege, Not a Chore
- What Is the Process for a Summary Dissolution?
- Do I Need to Pay My Spouse’s Tax Debt?
- What Happens if I Refuse a Paternity Test?
- Reasons to Have a Postnuptial Agreement
- Why You Should Consider Mediation
- Signs Your Marriage Might be Struggling
- Child Custody and the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Can I Still End My Marriage While Courts Are Closed?
- How to Reduce Conflict with Your Co-Parent
- COVID-19 Causes Problems in Relationships
- Prenuptial Agreements—an Undeserved Bad Rap?
- I Own a Business—How Will Property Division Work for Me?
- Why You Should Invest in Mediation Review
- What Happens If My Ex Doesn’t Attend Court-Ordered Child Custody Mediation?
- Our Attorneys Nominated for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award
- How to Become a Guardian in California
- Dealing with Student Loans in a Divorce
- Tips for Handling Your Parenting Plan and Child Custody
- Managing 50/50 Child Custody in California
- How CA Courts Calculate Child Support
- Rebuilding Trust with Your Ex-Spouse
- Can I Modify Child Custody?
- Ahead of the Game: A Techy Mediation Practice
- Category: 2021
- When Should You Modify Your Parenting Plan?
- Options for Dividing Property in a Divorce
- What Is Entitlement in a Divorce?
- How Much Does Mediation Cost?
- Co-Parenting as COVID-19 Numbers Increase
- Staying Friends After a Divorce
- How Does Distance Affect Your Parenting Plan?
- Helping Your Child Through the Holidays Post-Divorce
- What Adoptive Parents Must Consider Before Divorce
- How to Prepare for Mediation
- How Long Do Most Marriages Last?
- Complex Property Division: Navigating a Fair Settlement
- Who Gets the Vacation House After a Divorce?
- The Benefits of Establishing Paternity
- Why Should You Consider a Marital Agreement?
- What Is Divorce Mediation?
- Why Should You Avoid Dividing Your Property in Court?
- Why Is Summary Dissolution Best for Short Marriages?
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Divorce
- How to Tell Your Spouse That You Want a Prenup
- The Steps Involved in Child Custody Mediation
- Do I Qualify for a Summary Dissolution?
- What Is Commingled Property in a Divorce?
- Tips for Holiday Co-Parenting
- Dividing Debt in a Divorce
- I’m Worried About Losing My Home in a Divorce. What Should I Do?
- How An Ugly Divorce Can Affect Your Mental Health
- Divorce Isn’t Always the Result of a Catastrophic Event
- What Are the Most Common Arguments Between Married Couples?
- Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Parenting Plan
- Category: 2022
- The Difficulty of Coparenting With a Generic Parenting Plan
- How to Protect Your Financial Interests During Mediation
- Child Custody in California
- 6 Examples of When You Need Post-Order Modifications
- How to Modify a Divorce Decree in California
- Building a Support Circle for Divorce
- Will Divorce Mediation Be Easier on My Children?
- How to Prepare for Your First Mediation Appointment
- Handling Disruptions to Pre-Planned Activities as Co-Parents
- Why Do Couples Get Divorced?
- Preparing for the Trauma of Divorce
- Healing from the Trauma of Divorce
- Tips for Successful Summer Co-Parenting
- How Much Visitation Can Grandparents Get?
- How Do Paternity Tests Work?
- Apps to Enhance Co-Parent Communication
- What Should We Consider When Crafting Our Parenting Plan?
- Processing the Decision to Get a Divorce
- Creating a Child-Support Agreement with Your Spouse
- Marital Agreements: Which Is Right for You?
- I Disapprove of My Ex’s Parenting. What Can I Do?
- How a Peaceful Divorce Can Be an Example for Children
- An Overview of Divorce Mediation in California
- Why a Mediated Divorce Could Be the Right Fit for You
- What is a QDRO?
- What Happens if My Divorce Mediation Fails?
- Back to School Tips for Co-Parents
- Privacy & Divorce Mediation: What’s Confidential & Why Privacy Is So Important
- Preparing Yourself (Emotionally) for Divorce Mediation
- Mediating Modifications to Child Custody Orders
- Category: 2023
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Top 10 Reasons
To Choose Mediation
- You get to be in control of your divorce.
- Tailored solutions based on your needs.
- Focus on your emotional well-being.
- Eliminates combative power struggles.
- Less stressful for every family member.
- Neutral help from a qualified mediator.
- Completely private and confidential.
- Can protect the interests of young children.
- Saves time by preventing long litigation.
- Less money spent on attorney and court filing fees.