You and your spouse are splitting up, and you are considering mediation as your method of divorce. You know that mediation allows you more control over the final outcome. You know that it protects your privacy and can help you keep your relationship cordial. But you...
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Important California child support questions answered
Many decisions have to be made when parents decide to divorce. Two of the most important are concerning child custody and child support. There are some concerns California residents have most often about child support. Some of the issues are difficult to...
Divorce mediation helps California spouses move on in life
Perhaps you knew your marriage was in trouble for quite some time before you ultimately decided to file for divorce. Then again, you might be one of many spouses who were caught off guard by infidelity or some other issue that caused irreparable damage in your...
Move on in life after divorce in as peaceful a way as possible
When you realized there were issues in your marriage that you and your spouse couldn't resolve, you may have experienced a wave of emotion. Deciding to divorce is likely one of the most solemn decisions you will ever make. Especially, if you have children, knowing...
Important considerations of child support in California
There are many issues that need to be discussed during the divorce process. One of the most important discussions divorcing parents in California can have is about their children and things that will affect their lives, such as child support. Parents have to share in...
Are child support issues causing your headache?
When a California married couple decides to file for divorce, they have a number of decisions to make. Those who parents must negotiate terms child custody, parenting time and child support. Such issues can be complex and stressful to resolve, especially if the...
Divorce mediation: Get your list ready
Being prepared for situations that could be challenging is a tactic that may make the going less stressful. When a California couple decides to divorce, they may choose the route of divorce mediation to settle their issues, rather than having to face litigation....
Divorce mediation: There are no guarantees that it will work
When a California spouse and parent decides to divorce rather than remain in unhappy relationship, the decision may activate a series of life-changing events. With the well-being of the children a top priority, a concerned parent might want to try divorce...
Collaborative law: For those who wish to avoid confrontation
When you decide to file for divorce in a California court, you're activating a decision-making process. If you're a parent, many of the decisions you make will pertain to your children. To achieve a fair settlement, you and your spouse will need to agree on issues...
Divorce mediation: Avoid these negotiation pitfalls
Your marriage might have included a lot of arguing through the years. Maybe you started out like many other California couples in thinking that opposites attract, but you later determined that the attraction wore off and you and your spouse were drifting farther and...