When getting ready for your child custody mediation, you might feel anxious or uncertain about the outcome, especially if it's your first time navigating this process. It's normal to experience a range of emotions, including nervousness about discussing sensitive...
Mediation
How does divorce arbitration differ from divorce mediation?
Divorcing spouses can benefit from two popular alternatives to traditional litigation in addition to formal or informal attorney-led negotiation; divorce arbitration and mediation. Both methods aim to facilitate the resolution of disputes between divorcing parties...
Maintaining Privacy in a San Diego Divorce
What are some of the most effective strategies for maintaining privacy in a San Diego divorce? The issues associated with a divorce present substantial challenges for those with substantial responsibilities in the community or church, public figures, elected officials and licensed professionals to mention a few. You just don’t want or need all of the intimate, private or financial details…
Keep the Details of Your San Diego Divorce Private
How do you keep the details of your San Diego divorce private and out of the public record? One of the sources of stress in any divorce is the social impact it can have on a person when their private personal, business and financial details are available for anyone to read. Nosey neighbors, co-workers, church associates, business professionals and even…
How Does Divorce Mediation in San Diego Work
How does divorce mediation in San Diego work? What do you need to know about mediation as an option if you are considering a divorce in San Diego? For years, divorce has portrayed as a dramatic and adversarial battle in a courtroom. There are issues which must be resolved before a Family Court Judge here in San Diego, but most…
Should You Consider Mediation as Part of Your San Diego Divorce?
Should you consider mediation as part of your San Diego divorce? Mediation should always be a tool when approaching a divorce. This is especially true if you have children, if either or both parties own their own business or if the marriage involves substantial assets. Remember, retirement plans are usually at least partially if not entirely marital assets and the…
Should We Consider a Mediator in a Carlsbad Divorce?
We are often asked if our clients should consider a mediator in a Carlsbad divorce and if the agreements reached in mediation are binding upon the parties. When is it appropriate to consider a mediator in a Carlsbad divorce case? The first and most important fact each party should understand about a Carlsbad divorce is this: The cost of your…
When Should You Consider Mediation during a Carlsbad Divorce?
When should you consider mediation during a Carlsbad divorce? How can mediation help to save you time, money and reduce the emotional price of your divorce? One of the first things a person going through a divorce in the San Diego area learns is that a divorce cannot be finalized until every issue associated with the separation agreement is fully…
How Does Mediation Help Carlsbad Divorce Cases with Substantial Assets
How does mediation help Carlsbad divorce cases with substantial assets? It is true that California Family Law requires an equitable division of community assets and liabilities. How is this complicated when a case involves substantial assets, investments, retirement vehicles or the ownership of a business or professional practice? The key to an equitable division of assets and liabilities is to…
Do I Need an Attorney for Divorce Mediation in San Diego?
We are often asked “Do I need an attorney for divorce mediation in San Diego?” Yes, our attorneys can help to make a significant difference in the outcome of your divorce mediation. Perhaps it is easiest to think of us as a divorce mediation coach. Every case is unique and the amount of support you will need from the Certified…