Child support in California can be confusing and you may have heard some common beliefs that are inaccurate. Here are a few common misconceptions we encounter as San Diego divorce mediators. 1. You can’t mediate child support In California, we … Read More
Something I’m frequently asked about is child support in California. It’s important to know that child support is mandatory and there is a guideline formula that is used to calculate how much the amount is. The formula takes into consideration … Read More
If you are a parent, come February/March you’re likely to be thinking about summer camps and getting the kids registered before they all book up. I remember the first year I had to put my daughter in summer camps, I … Read More
California divorce custody planning is never easy, but during the holidays and school breaks it can be increasingly difficult with unexpected schedule changes, taking time off work, making travel plans, etc. If you have recently separated or divorced, you know … Read More
California child support laws can be confusing, especially if you’ve never dealt with them before. There are 3 frequently asked questions we often encounter: 1) What does child support cover? 2) How is child support calculated? 3) We split time … Read More
If you’re anything like me, you prioritize making Christmas meaningful. I have a checklist of Christmas movies we watch every year, ranging from Elf to Love Actually and all the way (down) to Hallmark originals. I checked off The Santa … Read More
There is no doubt that when facing a divorce, the hardest issues often revolve around your children. How will they handle the transition between homes? How will they handle not seeing one parent half of the time? And, of course, … Read More
Getting divorced can be one of the hardest things you’ll go through in your life, and it’s only more difficult when it’s a divorce with kids. You’re not only considering what’s best for yourself but also how your kids will … Read More
Co-parenting after divorce is very similar to having kids; you can’t really understand it until you’ve gone through it yourself. From the perspective of a mediator who has been doing this for over 15 years, I’d like to share insight … Read More
California child support covers only ordinary day-to-day living expenses for a child. The guideline formula considers the incomes of both parties, the number of children, and the timeshare that each parent has the child(ren) along with other deductions that come … Read More