There are three important things to remember when falling in love after divorce. When you begin dating after a divorce, it’s normal to not be ready right away, and there’s no “right” amount of time when you should be ready. … Read More
Most people know that scheduling can be an integral part of having a positive experience in any realm of life. We know that as you are navigating a new chapter and charting your new journey, the last thing you need … Read More
If you’re going through a divorce, you may have heard someone mention working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and wondered why you should use a CDFA® for your divorce. Since most of the mediators at West Coast Family Mediation … Read More
For most people, the holidays are the most stressful time of year. For those going through a divorce during the holidays, the stress of this season can feel incomparable. We know from experience! As sisters who got divorced six months … Read More
There is nothing that can describe the sheer panic one feels when a deadline is approaching or has already been missed. This is a feeling we all have experienced at least once in our lives. As I have transitioned into … Read More
Getting divorced can be one of the hardest things you’ll go through in your life, and it’s only more difficult when it’s a divorce with kids. You’re not only considering what’s best for yourself but also how your kids will … Read More
Directions for Using Dropbox Dropbox is a cloud-based storage platform that you may have already encountered in your day-to-day life on the internet. Many businesses today, ours included, use Dropbox to securely store files and allow clients an easy way … Read More
California child support covers only ordinary day-to-day living expenses for a child. The guideline formula considers the incomes of both parties, the number of children, and the time share that each parent has the child(ren) along with other deductions that … Read More
Understanding the differences between divorce mediation and divorce litigation can be helpful in determining which is right for you. In full disclosure, I’m a divorce mediator, and we’re a mediation-only practice here at West Coast Family Mediation, so this post … Read More
The most common question people ask me when they find out that I’m a divorce mediator is what are the main reasons for divorce? The next question is inevitably asking how often infidelity comes into play as the reason for … Read More