I consider myself to be a fairly crafty person. I am always refinishing items of furniture. When I am stressed, I especially get a deep desire to find an old dresser or end table and sand it down to its … Read More
Our world is definitely seeming smaller and smaller as the days and weeks go by. We all seem to be affected by the events in 2020 – no matter which country you live in, how much money or fame you … Read More
If you live in San Diego, you have surely seen the van that is parked around town that says something to the tune of “Fast Cheap Divorce.” Perhaps it is not around anymore, but for YEARS I saw it all … Read More
The one idea I think we can all agree on during these unprecedented times is that there’s a lot we all take for granted. Our daily routines and the predictability of our lives is so foundational, and to have them ripped away without notice is truly earth-shaking. Children … Read More
West Coast Family Mediation Center has always offered online mediation as an option to our clients. Typically, the only clients who used such service were those who lived too far away to show up in person at one of our California offices. … Read More
With all of our local stores lacking necessary supplies…toilet paper, hand sanitizer, etc., it is only natural to feel a little alarmed, even if you are not an alarmist. We are all guilty of looking to the internet to learn about … Read More
Sometimes we have people come in, and they ask if they can do the divorce process on their own. Our answer is yes, you CAN do a DIY divorce, but you also need to ask yourself, SHOULD you do your … Read More
Founded in 1993, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) is the premier national organization dedicated to the certification, education, and promotion of the use of financial professionals in the divorce arena. Those who take the IDFA training become certified as divorce financial … Read More
During the first session, a client asked me if I had seen “A Marriage Story” on Netflix. I had not even heard of it at the time she asked. She said it was about a couple who were going through a … Read More
Trying to make it through the divorce of a family member is quite awkward, especially when it starts right smack in the middle of holidays. It can be challenging to know how to proceed… is everyone still invited? If not, … Read More