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The Path to a Better Divorce
How a Peaceful Divorce Can Be an Example for Children
The Value of Working TogetherThe decision to get a divorce can weigh heavy on all involved, but children seem to take this decision harder than most. In addition, how you and your spouse choose to engage with one another during this process is observed by your children; they may learn behaviors simply by watching. Choosing […]
An Overview of Divorce Mediation in California
The More Peaceful OptionWhen a couple decides to end their marriage, they have a few options available to them. One of those options in California is divorce mediation; in fact, divorcing parents with minor children who cannot agree on a parenting plan must attend mediation. In this blog, learn what divorce mediation is and how […]
Why a Mediated Divorce Could Be the Right Fit for You
Divorce is a difficult time for all families, whether the divorce is mutually agreed upon or not. Traditional divorces can be particularly conflictual even when couples agree on most issues. Determining who gets certain assets or is granted primary physical custody of shared children can leave even the most agreeable divorcing spouses frustrated and bitter. […]
What is a QDRO?
Property division is a significant part of any divorce, so much so that it can affect assets and properties you might not have even realized could be divided. Retirement accounts, including 401(k) and pension plans are usually part of the asset division in a divorce. So, if you or your spouse have a retirement account, […]
What Happens if My Divorce Mediation Fails?
Can My Divorce Mediation Fail?Divorce mediation provides a low-conflict alternative solution to traditional litigation divorce. Couples can work through their differences with a mediator instead of in a courtroom before a judge. Mediation gives divorcing couples the privacy and flexibility they need to reach an amicable dissolution of their marriage. While the major negotiating in […]
Back to School Tips for Co-Parents
Returning to the ClassroomBack-to-school season can very stressful for co-parents. There are so many things to remember – new schedules, packing lunches, and making sure your children have the supplies they need. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry! Our blog can help the back-to-school transition go smoothly for both you and your children. Keep reading […]
Privacy & Divorce Mediation: What’s Confidential & Why Privacy Is So Important
With a traditional divorce, every document is filed with the court. Any interested party can view this information. The same applies to anything said in open court. The court reporter records every word and significant gesture, and all of this becomes public record, accessible to most people. For high-profile divorces, this often includes members of […]
Preparing Yourself (Emotionally) for Divorce Mediation
Mediation may be a collaborative approach to divorce, but it still involves heightened emotions and complicated issues that need to be resolved. These can become overwhelming and can interfere with your ability to reach a successful resolution if you aren’t prepared to face them. Fortunately, you can ready yourself for divorce mediation from an emotional […]
Mediating Modifications to Child Custody Orders
Working Through Post-Divorce IssuesWhile many issues can be worked through with mediation prior to a divorce being finalized, some issues can arise afterward. These post-divorce issues can often revolve around child custody or child support and the need to change one of those orders. Fortunately, mediation works for post-divorce issues, too.Child Custody ModificationChild custody orders […]
When Should You Modify Your Parenting Plan?
When you divorce, courts look at your present circumstances to make child custody decisions. They consider the finances of each parent, their distance, the child’s emotional attachment, and many other factors. Ultimately, they want to meet the “best interest of the child.”Life, however, happens. Things change, especially these days. People are more willing to move […]
Options for Dividing Property in a Divorce
Dividing Assets in DivorceYou’ve decided to end your marriage, and you know that you don’t want to endure the hardship of an ugly courtroom battle. Now you must work with your spouse to finalize the divorce. You must make decisions that would normally be determined by the courts, including dividing your assets.When dividing property in a divorce, it’s […]
What Is Entitlement in a Divorce?
When dividing assets, courts are not interested in who bought property or whose name is on the lease. Regardless of the property division system each state uses, it decides who deserves the property more.Often, this entitlement is related to who used the property, nurtured it, contributed to it, and so on.Only nine states use a […]