Jill White, Esq. Legal Blog
Getting a collaborative divorce in California
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...
Child custody mediation sets the stage for future co-parenting
When parents break up or divorce, they may not love each other anymore, but they love their child and want what is best for them. Parents in California who are no longer together need to agree on child custody arrangements and develop a parenting plan. One way to do...
Six ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
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,...
What is the best way to tell your spouse you want a divorce?
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...
Is an uncontested divorce an option for me?
Not every divorce in California requires a dramatic courtroom confrontation where emotions run high, fingers are pointed and contentious statements are made. Some couples simply believe that they should no longer be married and want to take care of the matter in a way...
Tips for dealing with anger in collaborative divorce
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...
Four key considerations when creating a prenuptial agreement
Entering into a marriage is a major decision. While there are certainly emotional implications, tying the knot also has a significant number of financial ramifications, too. To start, moving forward, many of your assets may be considered community in nature, which...
Four reasons to not litigate your divorce case
We’ve all heard horror stories of contentious divorces gone wrong. Embarrassing details of the marriage are aired in open court, and the arguing can seem ugly and petty. But if you’re headed toward marriage dissolution, then you might feel like litigation is...
Can collaborative divorce help with a fair property split?
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....
Can integrative mediation work for me in my divorce?
Family law cases can be challenging regardless of the circumstances. In California, it is not uncommon for people in the middle of a divorce to fight over every single issue. Despite that, people are not always butting heads as they end a marriage. They could have...