As those who regularly open Netflix probably noticed, there is a new family-friendly animated movie called The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Those who know me well may be able to tell you that animated movies and shows, even those ostensibly … Read More
There is a statistic floating around that 80% of marriages end after the loss of a child. After a lot of research, it seems there are conflicting studies and papers that show that statistic to be just a number in … Read More
In the days of online mediation, it matters less and less where your mediator is located since you may never see the inside of their office. As a company that works with clients throughout California, although our headquarters are located … Read More
With this month being Mother’s Day, I was thinking a lot about other mother figures in our lives who we should celebrate during this time. While I don’t yet have children, I am an Auntie to many of my friend’s … Read More
Professional Attorney and Family Mediator Amanda Singer (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) chats with India Kern, a Certified Divorce Coach who draws on her own personal experience with divorce to become the coach she wishes she had. They discuss … Read More
Today, we’re talking about the complicated act of finding love after divorce. When most people get married, they do so with the idea that they will be with this person for the rest of their lives. Or at least, they … Read More
In the Covid-19 relief legislation signed by President Biden on March 11th in addition to the stimulus checks that most eligible Americans have probably already received the legislation also increased the child tax credit. The 2021 child tax credit has … Read More
Revisiting the dating scene after the end of a relationship can be daunting and a potentially revitalizing moment in your life. This step has changed significantly in the last couple of decades, and over the past year, it has changed … Read More
Laurie Itkin, a financial advisor, certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA), television news guest, and author sits down with Professional Attorney and Family Mediator, Amanda Singer (of West Coast Family Mediation Center), to discuss equity compensation. For more information on Laurie, … Read More
On March 11th President Biden signed the most recent round of Covid-19 relief legislation (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021), which included another round of stimulus checks and other tax changes. In this article, I’ll be discussing the stimulus checks … Read More