David P. Dowling, JD, MDR of West Coast Family Mediation Center & Swati Desai, Esq. of the Desai Family Law Group discuss the outlook of family law as the courts open back up. Join us for this informative discussion as … Read More
Mediators Jennifer, Amanda, and David (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) in San Diego and Orange County answer your most pressing divorce questions during this webinar.
In this time, so many people are experiencing “grief-brain” at the same time. I know what you are saying, “What the heck is grief-brain?” Do you know how sometimes it is tough to concentrate, no matter how hard you try? … Read More
For many couples across the US Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), which encompasses technology like In-vitro Fertilization (IVF), is a genuine and essential part of having children. When these technologies intersect with family law, and especially divorce, one’s rights and responsibilities … Read More
Dear Clients & Community, COVID-19 has changed our lives dramatically in such a short period of time. Over the last few days, we have seen tighter local restrictions on businesses and CDC recommendations that call for social distancing in order … Read More
One of the most contentious areas of a divorce involves custody and visitation. In divorce mediation, we prefer the term, “co-parenting plan” or, “parenting plan.” We don’t believe that you visit your child, you are their parent. You often hear … Read More
It is normal for families to struggle with the addition of a new baby. There are changes to the family dynamic, less sleep, more stress, financial difficulties can get worse, and there are a lot of emotionally charged moments, good … Read More
For many people, your spouse just wasn’t your husband or wife, and they were also your best friend. Even if you haven’t felt that friendship in a long time, a divorce can make the ending of that relationship feel final. … Read More
Those in family law know January as “divorce season.” The start of the new year brings in a flood of divorcing couples motivated to get the process started. But why? The holidays are a time of togetherness, family, and joy. … Read More
Have you ever gone in the middle of a public place and started screaming out all your most private and personal relationship details? Financial information? Yelled about your kids’ personal information? Probably not. But that is precisely what you do … Read More