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 financial … 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
There are three important things to remember when falling in love after divorce. When you begin dating after a divorce, it’s normal to not be ready right away, and there’s no “right” amount of time when you should be ready. … 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
California child support covers only ordinary day-to-day living expenses for a child. The guideline formula considers the incomes of both parties, the number of children, and the time share that each parent has the child(ren) along with other deductions that … Read More
Understanding the differences between divorce mediation and divorce litigation can be helpful in determining which is right for you. In full disclosure, I’m a divorce mediator, and we’re a mediation-only practice here at West Coast Family Mediation, so this post … Read More
The most common question people ask me when they find out that I’m a divorce mediator is what are the main reasons for divorce? The next question is inevitably asking how often infidelity comes into play as the reason for … Read More
A premarital agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup) is an agreement between future spouses around how they want to handle certain things, especially financially during their marriage and what would happen if the marriage were to end … Read More
It has been a popular year for weddings as several couples delayed their weddings in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Fall is approaching there are still many couples gearing up for a wedding in 2022. While … Read More