Bay Area & Sacramento Area Family Law Blog

Children of divorced couples tend to have more behavioral and mental health issues than children of married couples. However, divorce may still be healthier for your family than staying together. After all, combative parents cannot create a healthy environment...

Like many American couples, you may want to make sure your divorce goes as smoothly as possible. While litigation was once the norm, more and more couples are finding that negotiating outside of court can bring many benefits. Both mediated and collaborative divorce...

Ending a long-term marriage carries many important implications, some of which are easy to overlook even for those who put a lot of thought into the split. One consideration you might forget to account for is the fate of your retirement assets in a divorce. Realizing...

Divorce in California has the potential to be a costly, time-consuming process. This is especially true for couples with significant assets or high incomes. If you or your spouse is an executive or corporate manager, for example, there might be enough complexity to...

During a divorce, deciding what happens with your kids can be one of the most challenging decisions. It is not always easy to figure out how to co-parent with an ex,  but you may be able to find better resolutions through mediation than in court. A mediator is a third...

As a parent, ending your marriage likely raises many questions with respect to your children. For example, you could worry about how the changes will affect your child's emotions and school performance. It is vital to do all you can to make the transition easier for...

Mediation could expedite your divorce process and give you the opportunity to achieve a more reasonable settlement. However, it requires flexibility, patience and the strength to look past high emotions. The way you approach mediation could greatly impact its benefit...

One of the most challenging parts of divorce is the process of determining asset distribution. Everything from household possessions to investment portfolios, to real estate holdings, hangs in the balance. Mediation is one resource that might work for your situation....

Choosing the right mediator is crucial to the success of your divorce mediation, as it can greatly affect your experience and outcome. Before starting the process, interview potential candidates to ensure that they are a good fit for you and your spouse. Asking the...

Divorce meditation can be a better way for you to go through the process. However, it does take some ability to agree or it will not be beneficial. Still, you may even want to consider it if you and your spouse are having trouble coming to an agreement on the...