Directions for Using Dropbox Dropbox is a cloud-based storage platform that you may have already encountered in your day-to-day life on the internet. Many businesses today, ours included, use Dropbox to securely store files and allow clients an easy way … Read More
Understanding the differences between divorce mediation and divorce litigation can be helpful in determining which is right for you. In full disclosure, I’m a divorce mediator, and we’re a mediation-only practice here at West Coast Family Mediation, so this post … Read More
The most common question people ask me when they find out that I’m a divorce mediator is what are the main reasons for divorce? The next question is inevitably asking how often infidelity comes into play as the reason for … Read More
You have initiated the first steps of your mediated divorce with West Coast Family Mediation by signing the Agreement to Mediate. Once signed your mediator will send you a welcome email that encompasses our next steps. This email provides an … 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