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...
Bay Area & Sacramento Area Family Law Blog
Your out-of-court divorce option
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...
How can mediation benefit your child custody plans?
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...
Mediation, custody and child support
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...
Your approach to mediation could impact its benefit for you
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...
Learning how mediation could benefit you
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....
4 questions to ask your divorce mediator before you begin
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...
Should you try mediation if you cannot agree?
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...
How can mediation help alleviate the impact divorce has on your health?
Many couples face long-term mental health effects following a divorce. While it is normal to experience depression and anxiety when splitting from your partner, there are ways that you can alleviate some of the stress involved. Mediation could help you with some of...
What can a mediator not do?
A mediator is a neutral third party who helps guide divorce mediation. This person is not associated with either spouse. He or she is not a judge. The mediator's job is to listen to each person, help guide communication, assist with understanding options and take...