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Collaborative Family Law And Mediation Services
As marriages come to an end in California it can be a difficult time emotionally. One spouse may not want the divorce or the reason for the marriage ending could be infidelity, which can be very difficult to deal with emotionally. There can also be a sense of failure...
The divorce process is often fraught with conflict. Emotions run high and contention easily boils over into frustration and anger. It doesn’t have to be this way, however. For couples who can put aside their differences and collaborate, mediation offers distinct...
Many parents in California’s Wine Country recognize that, despite their own differences, it is important for them to get along for the sake of their children after a split. This is easier said than done in many cases. Parents may have the best of intentions when...
The idea behind mediation in a divorce or other family law case is that two people can come together and make a compromise. Sometimes, mediation can help spouses or others who want an amicable split but just need the mediator’s help to iron out details. This step...
No divorce is easy, even when a couple makes their best effort to resolve issues themselves. Whether it’s child support, alimony or property division, they are areas that can be filled with emotion and complexity. If you’re considering mediation to get through your...
There is a common misconception with California divorces that the participants are in dispute over every single issue and every case is destined for court. Of course, that is true in some cases. However, much of the information people gather about common family law...
Divorce is a painful and sometimes traumatizing experience for both couples and family members. Traditional litigated divorce can aggravate tensions and create confrontational face-offs over everything from property division to custody. Fortunately for California,...
Divorce mediation can help divorcing couples negotiate a divorce settlement agreement that addressed their divorce-related concerns including property division, child custody, child support and spousal support. It is useful for divorcing couples to have an...