When West Coast Family Mediation Center opened as San Diego Family Mediation Center in 2008, our main goal was always to work with our clients at a holistic level. The holistic wellness process inspired us to help our clients through … Read More
When New Year’s Eve comes around, it is a human instinct to feel sentimental that the year has passed and optimistic for the future. Common resolutions include getting in better shape, better time management, finally starting that book, etc. You … Read More
We have discussed how a CDFA® can help in your divorce process in this blog. One thing we have not covered is how a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and a Certified Financial Advisor are different. You may often find a … Read More
Previously, we have discussed why it is beneficial to have your mediator also be a CDFA® and the reasons why. Check out that blog here. Now, we will discuss the ways in which it is beneficial for your mediator to … Read More
The divorce process can be a very complex area of law. There are several financial issues that may overlap with your divorce; bankruptcy, financial planning, self-employment income, etc. It is unlikely to find a professional that is well-versed in every … Read More
Are you preparing for a divorce and wondering what it costs to work with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)? A CDFA® typically works on an hourly basis, although some may provide a flat fee for a specified number of … Read More
When people have a consultation with us or reach out to work with us one question often asked is “what makes West Coast Family Mediation Center different than other mediators in town?” This seemed like a good question to answer … Read More
There is no doubt that when facing a divorce, the hardest issues often revolve around your children. How will they handle the transition between homes? How will they handle not seeing one parent half of the time? And, of course, … Read More
The thought of divorcing with kids is overwhelming for any parent who has been through it. A divorce touches every single aspect of your life; financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual. If children are involved, it can feel damn near impossible. … Read More
Co-parenting after divorce is very similar to having kids; you can’t really understand it until you’ve gone through it yourself. From the perspective of a mediator who has been doing this for over 15 years, I’d like to share insight … Read More