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Blogs by Amanda | Divorce Mediation | Financial Planning

Understanding Divorce and Financial Planning

August 15, 2023 by amanda

Watch Time: 2 min 25 secs When you’re going through a divorce it can be a scary time, and one of the places that I find people are most scared about is their finances. Now, some people come into their … Read More

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Cheryl Kessler: Evaluation of Income for Support & Business Valuations

October 21, 2021 by amanda

Want to know how your income can impact spousal or child support? Ever wondered about how business valuations are made? Join Cheryl Kessler, Director at CBIZ, and Professional Attorney and Family Mediator Amanda Singer (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) … Read More

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How a Good Credit Score Can Save You Money

August 7, 2018 by West Coast Family Mediation

What’s your credit score? And why does it matter? I recently met with a banker who told me that she had to decline a loan to a small business since the credit score for the business owner was so low. … Read More

Blogs by Amanda | Divorce Mediation

Working with Other Professionals During Your Divorce Mediation

June 20, 2017 by amanda

Often, we get questions from clients about whether they have to have an attorney to do mediation and sometimes they want one and sometimes they tell us that they don’t want to work with attorneys at all. Now I am … Read More

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Why Do We Not Talk About Money?

March 9, 2017 by amanda

Recently I was catching up with a friend from college, and we started talking about money. The conversation soon turned to the communication or lack of communication around money that we’ve seen in some of our friends and contemporaries not … Read More

Blogs by Amanda | Divorce Mediation

End of the Year Check-In: Post-Divorce Checklist

December 21, 2016 by amanda

As we come to the end of yet, another year, it is always important to reflect on the year that is ending. In our own reflecting, we were thinking of ways to help our clients more after their services have … Read More

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Getting a Divorce? San Diego’s Best Resources

December 7, 2015 by amanda

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

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529 Plans and Divorce – Community Property to Be Divided?

January 31, 2011 by amanda

When it comes to 529 Plans and Divorce, there are a lot of questions. Here is a breakdown of what a 529 plan is and how it can be divided during a divorce. What is a 529 plan? A 529 … Read More

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  • How We Can Help
    • Divorce
      • Online Divorce Mediation
      • Divorce Mediation
      • Document Preparation Services
      • Divorce Planning
      • Divorce Financial Planning: Mediation & Analysis (CDFA™)
      • Dissolution of Same-Sex & Non-Marital Relationships
      • Parenting Plans (Custody & Visitation)
      • Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
      • Post-Divorce Modification
      • Child Support & Spousal Support Calculators
    • Marriage
      • Premarital Mediation
      • Prenuptial Agreements
      • Premarital Financial Mediation
      • Marital Mediation & Postnuptial Agreements
      • Marital Financial Mediation
    • Family
      • Parenting Plans (Custody & Visitation)
      • Blended Family Mediation
      • Estate Distribution
      • Teen Issues
      • Establishing Paternity
  • Who We Are
    • Our Team
      • Amanda Singer
      • David Dowling
      • Kristyn Carmichael
      • Todd Singer
      • Ahsha Mootz
      • Rachel Vanni
      • Charlene Bilog
      • Toby
    • Community Service
    • Press
    • Testimonials
  • Resources
    • Why Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Resources (books, websites, & more)
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