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
You have initiated the first steps of your mediated divorce with West Coast Family Mediation by signing the Agreement to Mediate. Once signed your mediator will send you a welcome email that encompasses our next steps. This email provides an … Read More
A premarital agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup) is an agreement between future spouses around how they want to handle certain things, especially financially during their marriage and what would happen if the marriage were to end … Read More
It has been a popular year for weddings as several couples delayed their weddings in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Fall is approaching there are still many couples gearing up for a wedding in 2022. While … Read More
I’ve been watching Uncoupled on Netflix, and besides really enjoying a new show with Neil Patrick Harris (I mean, who doesn’t love him??), my divorce mediator brain doesn’t just shut off at night. It got me thinking about couples who … Read More
As someone who struggles with anxiety, taking the first step into the unknown can be challenging. What questions should I ask? What’s the process like? What do I need to have prepared? How much will it cost? Start with a … Read More