Divorce and Children - How does mediation help?
One of the reasons we focus on mediation in our family law practice is that we feel a strong advocacy for children that are going through the divorce of their parents. This is a devastating loss to a...
View ArticleMediation and Co-Parenting
Mediation is about cooperation and that is definitely important when children are involved in a divorce. The beauty about mediation is that you, as parents, get to decide a plan that works best for...
View ArticleMother's Day
During a divorce, one of the toughest issues with co-parenting is how to handle holidays. Mother’s day is particularly unique since it focuses on your ex-partner. During the divorce mediation process,...
View ArticleFlexibility After Divorce - Post Order Modifications
You are divorced and the paperwork has been finalized. You might think that once the divorce is completed, there is no turning back. However, there is room for change and flexibility. This is where we...
View ArticleThe Cost of Divorce
One of the first questions we receive from people inquiring about getting divorced is "what does it cost?" According to a 2011 Forbes article, the average cost of divorce is anywhere between $15,000...
View ArticleThe Graying of Divorce
More and more we are seeing older couples seek out mediation for their divorces. This is not surprising now that research, found here, has shown that the average divorce rate of couples 50 and over has...
View ArticlePre-nuptial Agreements
With all the recent talk about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorcing, speculation is high as to whether or not the prenuptial agreement will have an impact on the divorce process. Why might this be?...
View ArticleI am getting divorced. Who needs to know?
Divorce can bring up a lot of feelings of shame, fear or guilt. Some people feel like a failure and others don't even want to acknowledge that it is happening to them. While we know that this is a...
View ArticleWhat to do with your wedding ring in the midst of your divorce?
You took your ring off when you decided to divorce. It was the last thing to go, symbolizing the end of your relationship. Before you do anything with it, you actually might want to consult an...
View ArticleChanges at Center for Mediated Divorce
It has been an exciting time of growth for Center for Mediated Divorce. I took over Center for Mediated Divorce a little over a year ago. I have always been passionate about mediation, so instead of...
View ArticleWhen Mediation Isn't Working ... How to move forward
Couples that choose mediation often have hopes of it resulting in a quick and peaceful divorce. However, there are times when mediation doesn't work. How do you know if your mediation isn't working?...
View ArticleThe Fall of Divorce
Believe it or not, fall is upon us. Even with temperatures in the 90's in southern California, people are getting into the spirit of things with pumpkin patches, apple picking and costume parties. Fall...
View ArticleThe Parenting Plan
If there are children of your marriage, you will work through a parenting plan during the mediation process. A requirement in the state of California, a parenting plan is created to address how you and...
View ArticleGratitude
Being grateful is an important practice in each person's life. Practice? Well yes! You have to be intentional about it and keep making conscious efforts toward having more gratitude in your life....
View ArticleTeaching Children About Thankfulness
November is the month we celebrate our families and give thanks for all that we have. Traditions are awakened and we can begin to feel nostalgia as the end of the year beckons. When a family is...
View ArticleThe New Year
As we welcome 2013, we are faced with reflecting on our past and looking to the future. Many make their resolutions for change in their lives and particularly in their relationships. I appreciate the...
View ArticleAttorney and Mediator
Mediators come in all shapes and sizes. There are attorney mediators and non-attorney mediators, both offering to help couples divorce amicably. However, there are some important differences between...
View ArticleRestoring Your Personal Power
Many professionals touch the lives of couples faced with divorce. For example, marriage & family therapists may counsel them, estate planning attorneys may advise them, real estate agents may help...
View ArticleSpousal Support - Legal vs Emotional
In court, the spousal support process starts when the judge awards temporary support (before trial). Typically, this is a straight calculation based on the parties' respective incomes and is a higher...
View ArticleFeeling Loved
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you have gone through a divorce or are in the process of ending your marriage, this may be a dreaded day. What we notice most about people who do well...
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