Too often, people expect a divorce to completely sever whatever ties that exist between two people. However, this does not always happen -- especially when two people have a child. While some people begrudgingly accept the fact that they continue to be linked through...
How to help your child finish the school year
There is no easy time of year to divorce. However, there are times that present different challenges. For instance, if you are currently going through a divorce, you may want to be cognizant of how it could affect your children as they approach the last part of the...
Collaborative divorce: Truly a respectful event
Parties who wish to avoid the animosity, expense and divisiveness of a courtroom divorce can choose instead to divorce through more cooperative efforts. In California and other states, one option for doing this is to commit to a collaborative divorce. As part of the...
What happens during divorce mediation sessions?
Agreeing or deciding to mediate your divorce is a step toward a more peaceful and amicable process. However, it is important to understand what the process entails before you make any decisions about whether it is right for you. Below, we explain the basic aspects of...
Resolving to divorce peacefully this year? 4 ways to do this
The beginning of a new year gives people the opportunity to make positive changes and make the new year a better one than the last year. And whether many people dismiss resolutions like this, they can make a powerful difference in your future happiness if you follow...
New California divorce law targets the family pet
Until Jan. 1, the family pet has accorded the same status in California divorce proceedings as the family television. Now, thanks to a law signed in October by Gov. Jerry Brown, pets will have similar status as children. While the new law requires judges to consider...
Tips for negotiating when it comes to dividing property
In California, the law requires parties to divide marital property equally in the event of a divorce. While dividing everything in half may seem easy enough, the process can be quite complicated and contentious. As such, it can be valuable to prepare for some...
How mediation can benefit children during the holidays
Halloween kicked off a holiday season that is sure to be busy. Thanksgiving, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah and Christmas are stressful for all families, but they take a particularly difficult toll on families that are splitting up because of divorce. If you are a parent who is...
3 must-have qualities for divorce mediators
In cases where soon-to-be ex-spouses are on relatively good terms, mediation provides many benefits over a traditional divorce. If you and your ex decide to enlist the assistance of a mediator to help you settle divorce-related matters, it’s important that you...
Why your children will thank you for choosing collaboration
Your marriage is over. After years of trying to make it work, you and your spouse made the heartbreaking decision to divorce. Despite this decision, you still love and respect each other. You are also committed to co-parenting and doing whatever is necessary to...