What is the significance of the Date of Separation?
The Date of Separation is important because that is the day the community has come to an end…i.e., every dollar you make is no longer 1/2 your spouses. If you decide to purchase a home, start a business, etc., you … Read More
Divorcing Couples can Save Money with Mediation
Divorcing Couples Can Save A Lot Of Money With Mediation Cynthia M. Fox, November 2009 One of the hardest things about divorce is its cost, not just emotionally and psychologically, but in cold hard cash. A typical scenario is a … Read More
Community Property v. Separate Property
When people face a divorce, they are often clueless as to what they get to rightfully keep as their own separate property and what belongs to the “community.” A simple definition of what is separate and what belongs to the couple equally is … Read More
Advantages of Mediation
By Mediation Divorce, Attorney B. Daniel Lynch Published: Mar 30, 2006 In mediation, the spouses maintain control and make all the decisions, instead of relying on a judge or court commissioner to do so. Issues are resolved much sooner, at … Read More
Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents
By Law Offices of Sharyn T. Sooho Published: Jul 15, 2009 Divorce is emotionally draining, especially during the holidays and special occasions. Divorced parents must communicate with even more diplomacy, patience, mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance than married couples planning … Read More
Litigation is expensive!
By Roy N. Martin, Attorney at Law Published: Sep 01, 2005 Litigation is expensive. An attorney will typically spend an average of two to three hours preparing for every hour in court. In addition, pre-trial discovery (such as depositions, … Read More
Divorce Mediation: An Alternative to High-Cost Litigation
I found this article on Wife.com – a great local non-profit that educates women regarding their financial soundness…check them out! Divorce Mediation: An Alternative to High-Cost Litigation By Candace Bahr, CEA, CDFA and Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP My husband and … Read More