Blogs by Rachel

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