Jennifer M. Segura, J.D., CDFA®, provides valuable guidance on resolving conflicts & promoting healthy family dynamics. As an experienced family mediator, Jennifer shares valuable insights, strategies, and practical advice to help individuals and families navigate conflicts, build healthier relationships, and find peaceful resolutions.
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 hours. … 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
The legal system can be confusing and complicated, especially when it comes to divorce. The formalities of suing another person may seem reasonable when a product fails to meet its intended purpose, or a large corporation fails to meet its … Read More
Once you’ve decided to get a divorce, you must next consider how to proceed. In the past, many couples quickly made the decision to hire a divorce lawyer and go through the court system. By nature, that method is scathing … Read More
If you are about to embark on the journey of separating from your spouse, you may have already gone through a few of these steps. Often at least one of the two people in a couple knows separation is looming, … Read More
Child support is typically paid directly from one parent to the other by way of a personal check, or direct bill pay from one account to the other. When there is doubt that the child support will be paid monthly, … Read More