Discover the benefits of divorce mediation and get expert guidance on navigating this alternative to traditional divorce. Our experts provide insights on the mediation process, the advantages over litigation, and tips for selecting the right mediator.
Professional Family Mediator David P. Dowling (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) & Swati Desai, Esq. of the Desai Family Law Group discuss the evidence you will need if you decide to litigate your divorce case. Join us for this … Read More
It was easier to remain married until death when people died at 50. Thanks to healthier lifestyles, visits to the gym, cutting back on bad habits, and the wonders of modern medicine, we live until we are past 90. Standing … Read More
Making the decision to end your marriage is probably one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. The next step, however, keeps many of us stuck; letting our spouse know that we no longer want to be with them. … Read More
Figuring out the best time for filing for divorce in San Diego can be very subjective as every situation and couple is different, and you ultimately have to file at the time that you are ready to and feels right … Read More
When you’re going through a divorce and have a child in California (or if you’re never been married and you have a child together) you’ll often hear the term “best interest of the child” as it relates to child custody … Read More
If you are getting a divorce and spousal support is a concern, odds are you have searched around for an online spousal support calculator to give you an idea of how much you may pay (or receive) in support. A … Read More
Most often the question I hear from my clients is how do we tell our kids we’re getting a divorce?However, recently I had a client ask me, “How do we say to our friends we’re getting a divorce?” I thought … Read More
For those people that marry someone who already has kids, they have usually been referred to as a step-parent. However, that term often contains negative connotations. Just think of how many Disney movies involve an “evil stepmother.” While maybe stepfathers … Read More
Divorce is a stressful event in any person’s life, even if it’s amicable and easily resolved. A spouse who refuses to cooperate in a divorce can make it much worse for both parties. Many people believe that refusing to sign … Read More
Professional mediation attorney Amanda Singer, of West Coast Family Mediation Center, speaks with Laila Aitken and Heather Steer of Split.fyi about the importance of being supported through a divorce both by professionals and peers going through the same experience. … Read More