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
You’ve finished mediation, both you and your now ex-spouse signed the Agreement, and your judgment was filed and signed by the judge. You might be thinking, ok, great, my divorce is final, and I’m all done, but many essential things … Read More
When you are in a rough patch in your marriage, of course, there are big fights, a lack of intimacy, or angry words thrown at each other. However, some things are doing more damage to your marriage than you think—the … Read More
I was talking with some of my friends recently at a rare kid’s free brunch to catch up on what was happening with us and our lives. As it inevitably does, our spouses came up, and I found us seemingly … Read More
Making and agreeing on medical decisions for a child can be difficult when you’re married, and you may not agree with your spouse on what should be done and only gets more difficult if you’re divorced and trying to come … Read More