For those people that marry someone who already has kids, they have usually been referred to as a step-parent. However, that term often contains negative connotations. Just think of how many Disney movies involve an “evil stepmother.” While maybe stepfathers … Read More
Divorce is a stressful event in any person’s life, even if it’s amicable and easily resolved. A spouse who refuses to cooperate in a divorce can make it much worse for both parties. Many people believe that refusing to sign … Read More
Professional mediation attorney Amanda Singer, of West Coast Family Mediation Center, speaks with Laila Aitken and Heather Steer of Split.fyi about the importance of being supported through a divorce both by professionals and peers going through the same experience. … Read More
So, there are many couples out there who may have been scheduled to get married and plans got waylaid with COVID-19. I am actually one of those. Now we only got engaged at the beginning of this year (although we’ve … Read More
Cindy Grossman of Kids’ Turn San Diego and professional mediation attorney Amanda Singer (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) discuss tools every parent can use to effectively co-parent together. by: Amanda Singer
The world’s been put on hold — but your divorce doesn’t have to be. Quarantine and social distancing are prudent reasons that you might be looking into how to get a divorce online, but there are many other benefits to … Read More
Have you ever been with someone who makes you feel like you are going insane? Every time you get upset with this person they figure out how to turn it around on you, make you second-guess yourself? Odds are that … Read More
Being ordered to shelter in place can be difficult for people in thriving happy relationships and even more difficult if you were already fighting and unhappy before being ordered to stay home. While many things can be done to help … Read More
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
Even before Covid-19 hit and businesses who may have never thought about moving online were forced to move their services online to continue to provide services, we offered online mediation to allow clients to get a divorce online. At this time, we are … Read More