Jill White, Esq. Legal Blog
When bird nesting will work and when it won’t
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...
Do I need my own lawyer when using collaborative divorce?
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...
Can collaborative divorce be a cheaper divorce option?
When couples get to the point that divorce is their only option, sometimes, the thing holding back both spouses from their new, happier lives is costs. The fear of protracted and costly litigation makes many stick it out for much longer than needed, which only further...
Mediation is a good way to iron out holiday parenting time
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...
Summary dissolution: A quicker, smoother way to divorce
Some couples choosing to end their marriage are already in agreement on most of the details of their divorce. Some may even have relatively uncomplicated issues in their divorce, especially if they do not have children or own real property. These couples may be...
Is mediation possible with a high conflict spouse?
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...
Singer in contentious conservatorship plans prenuptial agreement
In California, there are many people who have accrued substantial assets and want to protect themselves before they get married. Often, these individuals are in the entertainment industry. However, anyone who has much to lose if they get divorced should consider a...
Divorce mediation and the court process
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...
Options for a respectful divorce in the Wine Country
There are many people in the Santa Rosa area who for any number of reasons may decide to divorce or to legally separate. Making this decision is difficult enough, and many Californians can understand why they would want to keep the process is respectful and as...
Prenuptial agreements can save money before you say “I do!”
Marriages represent, ideally, the consummation of complete love and devotion by both spouses to the other unconditionally with no time limit. Californians agreed in 2020, spending lavishly on the idea. Despite the dour sentiment, many of those couples should consider...