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Collaborative Family Law And Mediation Services
There is a perception that California divorces will be naturally adversarial and the sides will disagree about every issue. The belief that cases are destined to be filled with negativity is understandable given the attention difficult divorces get. However, that is...
A lot of people who go through divorce think that the process is going to be riddled with conflict. Although this is true in many instances, it doesn’t have to be. If you and your spouse get along, then you might be able to resolve your divorce amicably. Of course,...
If your marriage is just not working any longer, you may have already come to the conclusion that the only thing to do now is to get a divorce. With that in mind, you most likely will want to get the divorce process over with as little conflict and unpleasantness as...
Even if you think that you and your spouse can end your marriage on amicable terms, there’s always the possibility of there being more conflict than you anticipated. If you’re adverse to confrontation, or if you just want your divorce to be as smooth as possible,...
There are many reasons why people stay in marriages when they know it is time for the marriage to end. Children, financial stability or companionship are common motives for staying married. If this sounds like your situation, you should know that these are valid...
There are a lot of benefits to the collaborative divorce process. It might save you time, money, stress, and your relationship with the person with whom you’ll still be co-parenting. But collaborative divorce isn’t right for everyone. For example, those who have been...
Among the myriad issues that arise in a California divorce, property division is among the most complicated. While it might not have the emotional impact of child custody, parenting time and child support, it can have an extensive impact on the future for both sides....
Not all divorces have to be contentious. In fact, the vast majority of them resolve before ever heading to trial. If you have a decent relationship with your spouse, then you might be able to work amicably with them to come to a divorce settlement that is fair to both...
For many parents going through divorce, the primary concern is how it will affect the children and how to help them adjust to a new normal. Just as many couples in California are exploring the benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods for divorce, there...
Those who choose a collaborative divorce process have decided to go with an option that provides greater control and is often more efficient. This process essentially allows both parties to negotiate a settlement agreement in a nonadversarial fashion. But how can you...