Getting divorced can be one of the hardest things you’ll go through in your life, and it’s only more difficult when it’s a divorce with kids. You’re not only considering what’s best for yourself but also how your kids will … 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
California child support covers only ordinary day-to-day living expenses for a child. The guideline formula considers the incomes of both parties, the number of children, and the timeshare that each parent has the child(ren) along with other deductions that come … Read More
By Jen Segura 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 … Read More
By Jen Segura Working as a mediator, it is rare that we work with couples who ultimately need to parallel parent. However, it does happen. Many of our clients haven’t heard the term “parallel parenting” and have no sense of … Read More
By Amanda Singer Making and agreeing on medical decisions for a child can be difficult when you’re married, and you may not agree with your spouse on what should be done and only gets more difficult if you’re divorced and … Read More
Parenting teenagers is a different ball game. You may feel as though you are talking to a wall who occasionally replies in “bruh” or some intense eye-rolling. Teenagers have a mind of their own, and they aren’t typically shy about … Read More
By Amanda Singer More and more, I hear of couples who are choosing to live together and even have children together without ever getting married. The increase in the number of people choosing to do this is probably for many … Read More
By Amanda Singer Ahh, December. Some may call it the most wonderful time of the year, while others may be the most stressful time. This can be especially true if you’re dealing with a difference of opinion on what to … Read More
Being in a marriage, or any relationship for that matter, with a narcissist, can be incredibly toxic. While you can cut them out of your life completely, and that is typically the best method, what happens if you can’t? Having … Read More