Can divorcees be friends?
The ugly, desperate lows we often sink to in the heat of a divorce might make you think you would never want to speak to or see your partner EVER again. But the truth is you once loved this person, … Read More
Premarital Mediation, in addition to Premarital Counseling
For many of us, the idea of needing premarital advice of any kind, goes against the grain of our belief system. We think we’ve met Mr. or Mrs. Wonderful, and true love will lead us down a path of roses. … Read More
ADR as First Career-Amanda
Yesterday I had a wonderful interview with Alyson Carrel, Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Center on Negotiation and Mediation at Northwestern University School of Law where we talked about ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) as a first career. As someone who began … Read More
Pitfalls of Doing your Divorce on your Own
I was talking with a friend the other day who told me about her aunt who is going through a divorce and struggling to handle all of the divorce paperwork on her own. She told me how much she worried … Read More
Why should I use Mediation?
While mediation has been around as a profession for over twenty years, it has only become mainstream in the last 5 years or so. One reason for this, I believe, is due to the cost of attorneys. Attorneys fees continue … Read More
All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will … Read More
Happier Holidays…
Tips to help you enjoy – rather than avoid – the holiday season. If you’re going through a divorce or separation, you probably haven’t even thought about the upcoming holiday season. But experts stress that it’s important for people who … Read More
San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts
The San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts What does this change mean for you? You are the individual who assumes their justice system will be available to them when they need it. Well, it kind of means it … Read More
Divorcing…try yoga.
As with anything stressful in your life, you need to eat right, exercise and relax when going through a divorce. I am sure most of you are laughing out loud at the thought of having TIME to exercise, patience to … Read More
529 Plans and Divorce – Community Property to Be Divided?
When it comes to 529 Plans and Divorce, there are a lot of questions. Here is a breakdown of what a 529 plan is and how it can be divided during a divorce. What is a 529 plan? A 529 … Read More