Easier, Faster, Cheaper Divorce

Easier, faster, cheaper divorce is possible when you choose to mediate instead of litigate. Mediation puts YOU in control, not the courts. Easier Divorce is stressful enough without adding the burden of expensive attorneys battling each other on the behalf of you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you want a kinder, quicker and less expensive […]

What Are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?

We’ve all heard the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce. We also know that the reasons couples choose to divorce are unique to their own situation. But there has to be some general information out there on the most common reasons that marriages break up, right? We found a list of 12. Communication […]

Does Your Child Custody Agreement Need to Change for Summer?

Child custody is a difficult topic for many parents. It’s hard to know what the best course of action is to take when you want to spend the summer with your kids. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to make sure that you are able to spend time with them this summer. […]

Divorce Mediation is a Less Contentious Way to End a Marriage

Ending a marriage is hard. Fighting in court is harder. But, there is another way. Divorce mediation is a process in which the divorcing couple tries to work out all the issues that they have with each other, instead of going to court to fight. Divorce mediation is less contentious than going to court because […]

What is a Parenting Agreement?

Your Parenting Agreement Your parenting agreement spells out how you and the other parent will continue to provide and care for your children after you separate. An effective plan is customized to fit the needs of your family situation and contains information on how you will handle many common scenarios. Considerations Parents have different strengths, […]

Holiday Visitation and Custody Changes

The holidays are almost upon us but there is still time to update your visitation and custody agreements to make sure you have time with your kids for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays.  According to the California Courts, there are four types of visitation agreements: Visitation according to a schedule: Generally, it helps the parents and […]

Mediated Divorce

Mediated Divorce The most common reason for pursuing a mediated divorce is the desire to avoid court altogether. When couples hire an attorney, they are at the mercy of the court system. When a couple seeks a mediated divorce, they have the ability to choose the date the divorce will be finalized. Furthermore, a couple […]

Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a faster, less expensive and friendlier divorce process. If you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse agree on most things, mediation the way to go.  How Does Divorce Mediation Work? According to California Courts, “In mediation, an impartial person (the mediator) helps people reach an agreement they can both accept. The mediator helps people […]

Child Custody

Divorce is hard on everyone, espcecially when children are involved. When children are young, the parents and/or the courts decide on the custody arrangements. But at what age do kids get to have a say? At what point does the court take the requests of the child into consideration? California Custody Rules OurFamilyWizard.com says: “While […]

Are you excited about your future?

An unhappy marriage can be very stressful. If you are ready to take your future into your own hands, we can help. Our expert legal assistance with divorce, mediation, custody, visitation, child support and spousal support will make the transition to the new you easier. Summary Dissolution A summary dissolution in California is a way […]