The Basics of What You Need to Know Sometimes your goal in a case is to avoid the courtroom if at all possible, yet you might not be sure if reaching a resolution outside of a judge deciding for you is in the cards. However, alternative forms of resolving issues exist, and more and more people are choosing mediation to settle their…
A More Peaceful Outcome When a couple decides to divorce, they often have many questions and concerns about the process. One of the most significant decisions they will need to make is how to proceed with the divorce. Several options are available, and each has its benefits and drawbacks. One option that is growing in popularity is divorce mediation. In…
Ensuring Careful Thought in the Process When determining who will be your mediator for your divorce, you may wish to ask potential candidates questions about their experience with mediation or even about mediation itself. In order to strengthen your search, consider asking the following questions to potential mediators. What Is Your Experience? Perhaps the first question you should ask anyone…
Clear Benefits to a Peaceful Resolution Mediation as a means to resolving divorce issues has shown itself to be an effective solution. The couples who choose mediation for their divorce typically walk away with a peacefully discussed resolution. But what makes divorce mediation so successful? Privacy First, mediation allows participants the benefit of privacy. Almost no one wants the world…
When child custody rights become an issue in California courtrooms, tempers can run high. Both parents may feel they want a majority or at least equal time with the children, but the situation may dictate otherwise. It would be one thing if child custody issues were all you had to contend with, but divorces also typically involve property division, spousal support, and…
Collaborative divorce sounds a bit like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? After all, you are preparing a legal split from your spouse. The last thing you want to do is work closely with your former ex on essential matters like spousal support, child support, and asset division. And, like most divorces, you’re told that you’re supposed to be at odds with your…
Mediation can save you time and money when facing the split of your marriage, and it can keep you from going to divorce court. Finding a mediator is probably the most challenging part of the process, especially if you succeed in finding a skilled professional to handle your case. It’s unfortunate that no regulations currently exist in California for mediation…
Mediation is a necessary method in divorce proceedings. It requires a neutral third party to help resolve a dispute. The mediator does not have the power to make a final decision and serves as someone to help the two parties reach an agreement. Divorce brings up feelings of hurt, resentment and overall lack of control. When it comes to splitting up…
Divorce mediation is the smart approach to dissolving your marriage. Although divorce mediation does not work for everyone, parties should always explore it to avoid the many pitfalls of litigation. The best candidates for this kind of mediation are those that are interested in pursuing a cost-effective, amicable and peaceful approach to dissolve their marriage. Below are some frequently asked…
In the San Diego family court, whenever the issue of child custody and visitation is brought before the court, the parents are required to attend Family Court Services Mediation. This is an attempt to settle the case before it goes in front of the judge. Generally, the parties will meet with a mediator for about an hour and the mediator…