As of April 24, 2020, the US has lost 26.5 million jobs over the past five weeks, putting the real unemployment rate at over 20%, the highest level since 1934. While these numbers certainly sound and are staggering, we know … Read More
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
Mediators (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) Amanda Singer and David Dowling discuss communication skills while on lockdown – quarantine conflict resolution strategies for couples.
A lot is going on right now in the world. For those of you currently involved in a divorce, one of the many things you might be worried about is how this down market is going to affect your division of … Read More
This is an unknown and challenging time for everyone, as there are so many changes. For those who are co-parenting in separate households, it can be even more difficult to try to navigate these times. Not knowing when we’ll get … Read More
Beginning March 17th, 2020 the San Diego Family Courts are closed except for emergency issues, such as restraining orders and are planned to be closed at least through April 6th. Now, if you’re in the middle of a divorce or … 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