Getting a divorce is incredibly difficult, both financially and emotionally. Achieving dissolution with minimal stress and frustration takes a team of professionals. No one should have to go through the process alone. West Coast Family Mediation aims to provide our … Read More
When you are having a deeply personal and emotional moment, do you want an audience? Of course not! When you are going through divorce litigation, all your personal grievances are thrust in to the public as you attempt to hash … Read More
It has never been easier to find a mediator in your area. In today’s online world, you have many options, avenues, and resources to seek out a neutral mediator that both you and the other side can agree on. However, … Read More
Most divorcing couples want to get things over with as quickly and easily as possible. No one wants to be stuck in a divorce for years on end. However, once you start duking it out in court, you get sucked … Read More
You have probably already seen the viral video of a little girl explaining to her parents why they should get along. “I want you and my dad to be friends.” These very honest words echo why cooperative divorce is necessary … Read More
Going through a divorce is a tough transition for all those involved. School can bring some much-needed structure and stability back into the child’s life during a time that can be quite tumultuous for them at home. During summer, visitation … Read More
Once you have decided to get a divorce, it is time to decide on how to proceed. Many couples make the erroneous decision to quickly get a lawyer and go through the court system. By nature, that method is acrimonious … Read More
Sound odd? I thought so too. But there is such a thing. Basically, if there is some reason that you need to remain “married,” yet want to be divorced, this is for you. It is NOT a legal separation – … Read More
If you are at the crossroads between deciding to move forward with a mediator or an attorney, this may be a great article for you to read. While it is not focusing on mediators in family law, it is focusing … Read More
If you are seeking a divorce, it is more than likely the subject has been on your mind for a while, but the thought of where or how to start the process is so overwhelming that you have put it … Read More