What Are Some of the Stages of the Mediation Process?

If you chose mediation as a way to reach settlement in your divorce or custody case, you probably already have a basic idea of how it works. You probably chose this method for you and your spouse as a way to work together to make important decisions and solve problems in your divorce or custody…

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We Answer Some of Your Biggest Mediation Questions

As mediators who want you to have the best results in your case, we want to help you through the process from every aspect. You may have questions about mediation that have not been answered when you did prior research or talked to mediators yourself. We can answer these questions to help you understand your…

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When Your Spouse Claims That They Can’t Pay Alimony

Many factors are taken into consideration for many issues in divorce, and one of these issues is the matter of alimony. If the court believes that one spouse should be paying alimony to the other spouse, they will consider a variety of factors. These include the financial resources of both parties, the standard of living…

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Making a Plan to Leave an Abusive Marriage Behind

An abusive marriage can take a toll on you and your children in ways that you may have never imagined. This is why, if you are making the decision to leave an abusive relationship once and for all, it is necessary to plan it out and proceed with caution – because you never know what…

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Preventing Your Prenuptial Agreement from Being Denied

When you want stability and certainty in your life, you must always consider every aspect – including divorce if things don’t go as planned. Prenuptial agreements offer you the stability you’re sometimes looking for. There are many things you may have included in your prenuptial agreement, but you should know that these agreements are only…

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How a Child’s Educational Decisions Are Made After Divorce

When you are going through a divorce and children are involved, you may worry about elements of your child’s future and how you will handle things from here on out. When parents divorce, a very serious discussion needs to take place regarding where the child will go to school and who gets to make these…

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All the Basic Rules of Establishing Paternity in California

California is a state where families of all types are accepted and encouraged. Because of this, they want to conform to the needs of many different types of families, including those that are nontraditional. Because of this, it is important for fathers to understand what rights they have when it comes to paternity. Today, we…

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Questions You May Have Regarding the Mediation Process

Child custody cases take time and energy on a whole new level, which is why you may want to know some of the best options. Mediation may be the best choice for two parents who believe that they can agree on many of the issues involved with their children. Now you can find out some…

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Benefits of a Parenting Agreement and How They Work for You

In many cases, child custody cases no longer make it to the courtroom because a settlement is agreed before it gets the chance. Often times, this is due to negotiations between the parents or parties through something known as a parenting agreement. The parenting agreement should include things like where the child will live, visitation…

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How is Debt Handled When You Are Going Through Divorce?

When you file for divorce, there may be many things you are thinking about: your children and custody matters, property, and assets. It is not very often that people think about their debts – however, it is important to understand your economic position in full before you leap into the meat and bones of divorce.…

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What Options Are There When Mediation Doesn’t Work?

If you are involved in a divorce, you probably already know that mediation is a process that gives couples the option of resolving their differences rather than going through the court process. Mediation works for some people because it is both private and confidential. However, rather than an outcome, mediation is viewed as a process.…

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Why Mediation is Better For the Children

Mediation is an alternative way of handling conflict resolution that doesn’t involve the high cost and extended amount of time that is typical when a case goes to trial. It helps to resolve conflicts in a more timely and cost efficient manner with the help of a professional mediator. Mediators are usually able to resolve…

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