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
If you’re going through a divorce, you may have heard someone mention working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and wondered why you should use a CDFA® for your divorce. Since most of the mediators at West Coast Family Mediation … 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
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
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
Understanding the differences between divorce mediation and divorce litigation can be helpful in determining which is right for you. In full disclosure, I’m a divorce mediator, and we’re a mediation-only practice here at West Coast Family Mediation Center, so this … Read More
The most common question people ask me when they find out that I’m a divorce mediator is what are the main reasons for divorce? The next question is inevitably asking how often infidelity comes into play as the reason for … Read More
By Jen Segura 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 … Read More
Hear from best-selling author, Katy Goshtasbi on Thriving Through Divorce to Stay Whole: Divorce can mean so many things in your life. I remember when I got divorced and wondered who I would be post-divorce. I also considered how I … Read More