Why Don’t We Talk About Our Marriages?
By Amanda Singer 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 … Read More
Co-Parenting and Medical Decisions
By Amanda Singer 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 … Read More
Where Do I File for Divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided to move forward with the divorce together, or if you have made that choice on your own, the next step is to file a divorce petition. If you have lived in California for … Read More
Divorce Transition Coaching
Divorce, like any other change you face in your life, can feel not only sad but also scary as you navigate through the unknown waters of life. I’ve been down this very same road myself. I know how it feels … Read More
This is ALL of Us
By Jen Segura So, I do not consider myself a movie buff (whatever that is…), but there are certain movies, shows, mini-series, etc., that is SO well done. Until much later, you may not even realize how amazing it is … Read More
3 Things to Ask For In Divorce Mediation
Entering into any divorce typically puts couples in a defensive state of mind. Understandable since our society has depicted divorce as an adversarial process. However, divorce can be a collaborative event in which each party contributes their feelings, thoughts, and … Read More
What Not to Ask Your Friend Getting Divorced
By Amanda Singer 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 … Read More
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth & Divorce
By Jen Segura Of course, in our line of work, we have many clients with kids—school-aged kids, college-aged kids, babies, etc. I, myself, have two daughters, an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old. This allows me to come towards conflicts and hot … Read More
Values in Mediation
By Lauren Kominkiewicz Values are a set of beliefs we hold onto and fall back on whenever we speak or act. They are – or should be – at the root of every decision we make and the lens through … Read More
Co-Parenting Teenagers: 3 Simple Things You Can Do That Makes a Huge Difference
Parenting teenagers is a different ball game. You may feel as though you are talking to a wall who occasionally replies in “bruh” or some intense eye-rolling. Teenagers have a mind of their own, and they aren’t typically shy about … Read More