Back to the Basics
By Jen Segura After mediating for a long time, it is easy to get caught up in advanced ideas to help our clients. Therefore, it is vital to get back to the basics and remember that as the neutral in … Read More
What Is the Best Time of the Year for Divorce?
If you are a planner, you may be wondering what the absolute ideal time of year is to get divorced. The answer, like any legal question, is, “it depends!” But there is a better time than others, especially if you … Read More
Should I Use a San Diego Mediation Center for My Divorce?
By Amanda Singer When you’re going through a divorce, it can be challenging to figure out where to start and often even more difficult to figure out what professionals to use and what process to go through. There are many … Read More
Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer to Get Divorced?
By Amanda Singer One of the most common questions I hear people asking surrounding divorce is, “Do I need to hire a lawyer to get divorced?” Now the answer to this question might differ depending on who you ask, but as … Read More
Is the 6-Month Cooling-Off Period Mandatory? Can I Get Divorced Before 6 Months?
If you have done a bit of research into getting divorced in California, you may have heard about the 6-month cooling-off period. It can be a bit confusing to understand because it doesn’t mean that you can’t start the divorce … Read More
The Perfect Gift for Someone Going Through a Divorce
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
Introducing a New Partner Around the Holidays
By Lauren Kominkiewicz The holidays have looked a little different for many of us over the past couple of years, and now we are finally starting to normalize again. However, our normal may look different to our family. Whether you … Read More
Preparing for Marriage the Second Time Around
By Jen Segura There are a variety of reasons that marriages fail. I would estimate that when marriages begin, 99% of them are believed to be the real deal. You know, happily ever after. It is rare to find someone … Read More
We Are Getting a Divorce: Who Moves Out?
Divorce figuratively and physically causes a split within a family. Once the decision has been made to move forward with dissolution, the practicalities of divorce begin to settle in. Who moves out of the home? Who stays? If there are … Read More
How to Re-Discover Yourself After Divorce
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