What is Mediation? Is it Right For Me?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do. There are so many details you’ll have to address. Who will get custody of the kids, and when? How will your assets and debts be divided? Will one of you have to pay child support and/or alimony? A court won’t finalize your divorce until these questions are resolved. You and your spouse are at odds,…
Read MoreWhat is Collaborative Law?
When you think of divorce, you may think of nothing but conflict and contest. This is often the case, unfortunately, and is the main cause for divorces that drag on and on. Collaborative law is a legal process that seeks to avoid the authority, cost and conflict of the court system, saving the family from the stress of litigation. Collaborative law courts have been established across California that take an…
Read MoreWhat Can an Attorney do in Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a cheaper and more collaborative alternative to litigation or trial in the court process. When you and your spouse cannot agree, and this is generally the case in all divorces, mediation is a forum where conflict can be resolved with the help of a neutral third party. Mediation can be tailored to address specific issues, like custody or property division, or be general for all aspects of…
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