Bay Area & Sacramento Area Family Law Blog

Divorce mediation is a constructive and less adversarial approach to resolving the issues surrounding divorce. It empowers couples to make decisions about their future together, especially when it comes to dividing assets, arranging child custody and determining...

Divorce is a trying period in anyone's life, laden with emotional, financial and logistical challenges. In California, many couples opt for mediation as a method to navigate these complexities in a more amicable, efficient manner. In fact, a study done by Custody X...

In 2021, the U.S. Census reported the divorce rate in the country was 6.9 per 1,000 women. Mediation can be a good option to settle a divorce. It could help you to save time and money. However, mediation does require you and your spouse to work together. Missteps...

When going through a divorce in California, one of the primary concerns that many couples face is the division of their assets. From shared homes and financial accounts to personal belongings with sentimental value, deciding who gets what can be a daunting task. Given...

Mediation could provide an effective alternative to a volatile and tense split. Relying on a third party to facilitate productive conversation, you and your spouse might be able to reach an agreement on aspects of your divorce. Knowing how to maximize this benefit can...

Finding a way to work out your divorce agreement outside of court can be beneficial for everyone. It puts you in control and allows you and your spouse to work through everything on your own terms. To have this opportunity, you may want to take advantage of mediation....

One of the most emotionally draining processes is divorce. Luckily, you have options that may help assuage some of the rigors of a full-court proceeding. If you and your spouse want to forego a formal divorce hearing and try to settle your affairs out of the...

When facing a divorce in California, you might feel overwhelmed by the legal procedures and emotional toll. One method that can reduce both stress and conflict is mediation. Mediation offers a more amicable and collaborative approach to resolving disputes in divorce...

According to Forbes, 689,308 divorces occurred in 2021. To navigate the complexities of divorce, many people turn to mediation as a less adversarial alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. Mediation offers a space for the divorcing parties to come together and...

Navigating the intricacies of divorce, particularly when it comes to matters like alimony, can be challenging and emotionally taxing. However, divorce mediation offers a potential solution for couples to reach a fair and satisfactory agreement. Learn about the...