Divorce Mediation
The Five Stages of Divorce Mediation
Posted in Divorce Mediation on March 29, 2022
Divorce mediation is a type of dispute resolution that is a popular alternative to going to trial. With mediation, a couple has a chance to resolve their issues and create a settlement agreement – preventing the case from a tedious, expensive and unpredictable court trial. If you are considering mediation during your divorce case in… read more
4 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Family Mediation Attorney
Posted in Divorce Mediation on December 15, 2020
If you and your spouse have decided that family mediation is the best way to resolve your divorce case or legal separation, it is time to choose your mediator. Selecting the right attorney will take careful consideration, as who you hire can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Not all family mediation attorneys are… read more
Family Law Mediation – How Can Mediation Help a Family Matter?
Posted in Divorce Mediation on May 21, 2020
Family law is a large practice area that encompasses matters such as divorce, child custody, visitation, spousal support, estate plans, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence. Every year, the courts in California hear thousands of family law cases. Not every family matter must go to trial, however. With alternative dispute resolution options such as mediation, many… read more
The myths about divorce mediation in California
Posted in Divorce Mediation on April 4, 2019
Television is great for fantasy shows. The problem is some people who watch TV take a lot of what they see at face value, including what happens during the divorce process and what divorce mediation entails. California residents should know that there are a few myths perpetuated by TV dramas and movies regarding divorce. The… read more
Fewer couples choosing between divorce mediation and trial
Posted in Divorce Mediation on January 31, 2019
Research shows that the rate of marital dissolution is declining, and the millennial generation’s tendency to keep their marriages intact may be the reason why. Specifically, 18 percent fewer couples in 2018 versus 2008 had to go through divorce litigation or choose an alternative dispute resolution process, such as divorce mediation. Here are a few reasons… read more
Mediation can save your sanity in a divorce
Posted in Divorce Mediation on October 25, 2018
Solana Beach residents who are getting divorced need to be strategic about their decisions. But, since the divorce process is fraught with emotions, this can be difficult. One way that divorcing couples can remove themselves from the fray of emotional outbursts is to agree to mediate their divorce. Why mediate? There are numerous reasons that… read more
Divorce mediation, trial can epecially affect men emotionally
Posted in Divorce Mediation on September 13, 2018
A marital breakup can understandably be challenging to cope with from an emotional standpoint. This is true even in the most amicable of divorce situations, such as one involving divorce mediation. Here is a rundown on a couple of reasons why men might especially struggle with a marital dissolution in California. For starters, men have a… read more
College savings important discussion point in divorce mediation
Posted in Divorce Mediation on August 16, 2018
Dissolving a marriage in California can unfortunately throw a person’s long-term financial plans off. These plans include not only savings for the future in general but also savings for retirement. However, divorce can also affect a married couple’s plans for saving for their children’s college education — an important issue to address during divorce mediation…. read more
College debt can be source of conflict during divorce mediation
Posted in Divorce Mediation on August 8, 2018
One of the biggest causes of stress in marriage is money, especially debt. For this reason, it may not come as a surprise that college debt can take a toll on marriages in California. In fact, it can even become a major sticking point during divorce mediation if two spouses decide to break up yet try… read more
Understanding assets, debts important in divorce mediation
Posted in Divorce Mediation on July 24, 2018
The dissolution of a marriage in California can understandably be overwhelming not only emotionally but also financially. After all, no matter how large or small of an income bracket a couple may be in, the resources available are finite. Whether a couple chooses to go through divorce mediation or traditional divorce litigation, a few tips may… read more