Explore blog posts by Rachel, with West Coast Family Mediation Center.
Explore blog posts by Rachel, with West Coast Family Mediation Center.
Ah, the holidays. The time of year when we search high and low for the perfect gift for those important in our lives. Whether you or someone else you know is going through a divorce, you may be pausing on … Read More
With any big life transition, it can feel like you don’t even know who you are anymore. Most people link their roles to their self-identity, like a mother or father, professional, husband or wife. When divorce happens, it can feel … Read More
The decision to go through a divorce does not come lightly. Many couples have exhausted all options of therapy before thinking about making a permanent split. The holidays are incredibly stressful even without a strained relationship. However, travel, extended family … Read More
No. Absolutely not. In California, anything that is said in mediation, anything that is written before mediation, during mediation, or having to do with the mediation is not admissible as a matter of public policy. On rare occasion, we have … Read More
One of the most common questions we get in our office is about the legal documents required for divorce. Many clients wonder if they have to fill out the divorce paperwork or file it themselves. We are a full-service, start-to-finish … Read More
When you are going through the beginning of the divorce process, your lives still may be very still intertwined. You may even be spending Thanksgiving together. The dreaded holiday dinner small talk could be difficult to navigate, especially if your … Read More
When people go through a difficult time like a divorce, they expect that their friends will be there to support them with open arms. Unfortunately, there is a strange phenomenon that tends to happen. Many people who you thought would be … Read More
Under the law, pets are considered objects that are owned by either party. However, for many people, their dog or cat is more akin to a child than an object or chattel. During mediation we often have discussions with clients … Read More
Here is a guest post by Natalie Cruz, who uses Expressive Arts Therapy to help families cope with the stress of divorce. Enjoy! The end of a relationship can be an overwhelming experience for the whole family. Many women describe their … Read More
Whether you are thinking about filing for divorce, or already have, you may be a bit overwhelmed with all the paperwork and emotional turmoil involved. Divorce is not an easy process by any means. The loss of your marriage, stress, … Read More
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