As a San Diego Divorce Mediator for over ten years, I have worked with hundreds of couples and families. In each case I’ve been involved with, I’ve taken a lesson from it. While it’s important to note that every situation … Read More
Something I’m frequently asked about is child support in California. It’s important to know that child support is mandatory and there is a guideline formula that is used to calculate how much the amount is. The formula takes into consideration … Read More
Are you considering asking your fiancé for a prenup? As a San Deigo prenup lawyer and mediator, I have some tips on how to go about asking them. I know that this isn’t the romantic conversation or wedding planning that you hope … Read More
There are many myths that I hear from people around prenups and while I know the misconceptions aren’t going to change overnight, as a San Diego prenup lawyer and mediator I want to share the 5 common myths around prenups. … Read More
Throughout my experience in California divorce mediation, I have worked with many couples over the years. While everyone moves at their own pace, sometimes people want to know how to speed up the process. In California, we have a 6-month … Read More
If you are engaged you have most likely thought about where you are going to get married, what you’re going to wear, and probably even registered for wedding gifts, however, one thing you probably have not thought about is premarital … Read More
California child support laws can be confusing, especially if you’ve never dealt with them before. There are 3 frequently asked questions we often encounter: 1) What does child support cover? 2) How is child support calculated? 3) We split time … Read More
When you begin dating after a divorce, there are three things to remember when falling in love after divorce. It’s normal to not be ready right away, and there’s no “right” amount of time when you should be ready. It’s … Read More
If you’re going through a divorce, you may have heard someone mention working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and wondered why you should use a CDFA® for your divorce. Since most of the mediators at West Coast Family Mediation … Read More
Getting divorced can be one of the hardest things you’ll go through in your life, and it’s only more difficult when it’s a divorce with kids. You’re not only considering what’s best for yourself but also how your kids will … Read More