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
Spring is coming up quickly, and for many couples, that means wedding time! For some of those couples, it means it’s also time to start preparing if you want to sign a San Diego prenuptial agreement (prenup for short). Here … 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
It’s a new year, and for many people, that can mean a change in your relationship or marital status as you go through a separation or divorce. Most people don’t associate a New Year divorce with a positive outlook, but … 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
Holidays can be both a wonderful and a difficult time with all of the family time and navigating the different traditions and celebrations that you and your spouse or your ex-spouse may do. When you are part of an interfaith … Read More