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
By Amanda Singer This past week I gave a three-hour training to almost 20 family mediators on premarital mediation. We discussed how they could add it to their services along with one of my mentors and excellent mediator, Chip Rose, … Read More
By Amanda Singer Getting engaged and then married is usually one of the happiest times in a couple’s life. While it differs for everyone, you’re probably focusing on where you’ll get married, what you will wear, your flowers, and your … Read More
One of the questions I used to get asked most often by my clients was whether I was married, and until recently, the answer to that had always been no, which then often their follow-up question was, are you ever … Read More
In “Money, Money, Money” ABBA sing, “I work all night, I work all day. To pay the bills I have to pay, Ain’t it sad.” In marriage, money problems can bring more misery and stress than couples ever anticipate. When … Read More
Spring is coming up quickly, and for many couples, that means wedding time! For some of those couples, it means it’s also time to start preparing if you want to sign a San Diego prenuptial agreement (prenup for short). Here … Read More
By Amanda Singer Religion is one of those topics that we often don’t talk about because of the concern over the difference in views or opinions. However, it’s one of the things that can become an issue during dating, marriage … Read More
My boyfriend and I recently bought a home together. It is the first home either of us has bought and that in itself brings with it its challenges and excitement. Still, there was another piece to it that we also … Read More
By Amanda Singer There’s been a lot of talk going on around the recent tax changes as it relates to alimony payments. These changes go into effect after the end of this year. However, there’s been much less talk about … Read More
Summer weddings are upon us! Saying “I do!” is rather exciting, but all the planning leading up to it can be stressful. Before walking down the aisle, most couples choose some form of marriage preparation. Many times that involves the … Read More