I was talking with some of my friends recently at a rare kid’s free brunch to catch up on what was happening with us and our lives. As it inevitably does, our spouses came up, and I found us seemingly … Read More
Making and agreeing on medical decisions for a child can be difficult when you’re married, and you may not agree with your spouse on what should be done and only gets more difficult if you’re divorced and trying to come … Read More
When you have a friend getting divorced, sometimes we don’t know what to say to them. While there are certainly some things you can say that will be better than others, there is one question you shouldn’t ask your friend … Read More
Litigating your divorce can be highly emotional and very expensive. Even worse, when a couple ends up in court, they are delegating critical decisions to a total stranger who doesn’t know the family. Amanda teaches us about mediation and pre-marital … Read More
Many divorced parents, especially those with only one claimable child, often alternate which parent is entitled to claim them dependent on their taxes. This, however, can cause issues with the IRS, and there are some essential things to know before … Read More
Amanda Singer (attorney and professional mediator with West Coast Family Mediation Center) and Family Law Attorney Nicole Boros talk about prenuptial agreements and why they are a good idea, especially for those in California! To get in touch with Nicole … Read More
More and more, I hear of couples who are choosing to live together and even have children together without ever getting married. The increase in the number of people choosing to do this is probably for many reasons, although often … Read More
When you’re going through a divorce, it can be challenging to figure out where to start and often even more difficult to figure out what professionals to use and what process to go through. There are many reasons to use … Read More
One of the most common questions I hear people asking surrounding divorce is, “Do I need to hire a lawyer to get divorced?” Now the answer to this question might differ depending on who you ask, but as a licensed lawyer … Read More
Are you making the right financial decisions during your divorce? Working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (R) is the best way to ensure you are splitting your finances in the best way possible. John Duffy speaks with Amanda Singer … Read More