Why San Diego Family Mediation Center Offers a Streamlined and Stress-Reducing Divorce Process
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, especially when the process drags on through the courts, causing emotional, financial, and physical strain on both parties. Long, drawn-out divorces can take a significant toll—not only on the couple involved but also on their children. At San Diego Family Mediation Center, we understand […]
The Benefits of Using a Family Mediator for Your Parenting Plan
Divorce can be a challenging process that often involves difficult decisions, especially when it comes to determining a parenting plan for children. In these situations, emotions can run high, and communication may break down. However, there is a valuable tool that can help couples navigate this difficult terrain with empathy and efficiency – seeking the […]
When Should You Tell the Kids About the Divorce?
Negotiating divorce with children can be very stressful and difficult. Deciding when you should tell the kids that you are getting a divorce takes careful thought and compassion. As divorce and family mediators, we frequently help our clients navigate this difficult conversation. Read on to learn some of the key factors that will help you […]
Mediation vs. Litigation-What are the Facts
Well here it is folks. If you’ve been reading my blog all these weeks, you may have been skeptical about my recommendation of mediation over litigation. Finally, I am offering some hard facts below, about the benefits of mediation. It is my hope that our figures will convince you to consider using a healthier alternative […]
Are Divorced Families the new normal?
I’m sure most of us still believe in the dream of true love. Somewhere out there, our soul mate is just waiting for us to find them. One day, you meet someone wonderful and envision a long future together. Surely, you will be the couple who escapes the unfortunate statistics of many marriages these days. […]
Divorcecorp.com – the Movie
There is a new movie being released this month (January 2014), that exposes family court for what it really is. This is an issue near and dear to my heart and I have always wanted to write a book about these very issues myself, to show the world what really happens in family court cases. […]
Fairness…
I am always surprised when my clients are stuck on an issue because they are looking to make things “fair”. The first thing that pops into my mind is what my parents always told me growing up when I would say something is not fair…”well, life isn’t fair, better you realize that early on!” My […]
Why should I use mediation?
Although it seems like more and more people are learning about mediation and the benefits it can offer you when going through a divorce, it is important to understand that there are far more benefits then the obvious…saving money! Here are some of the questions (and answers) I have received from couples who are “shopping” […]
Why don’t you believe me?
What surprises me most in my profession is the amount of people who think I am just making stuff up…I mean, it doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I just cannot understand why my clients do not believe me? What could they possibly think I have to gain in their case? OK, let me […]
What do nurses and mediators have in common?
So, I had an epiphany…a client called as said, “thank you for staying on the phone with me and listening to me vent, my lawyer wouldn’t have done that!” It was then it hit me…mediators are the nurses of the legal world. OK, so follow my train of thought. IN the medical world, the nurses are […]
Mediators and Legal Advice…
A mediator CANNOT offer legal advice. This applies to ALL mediators – even if the mediator is also a licensed attorney, he or she cannot offer advice to you if they are acting as your mediator. That does not mean you should not obtain legal advice – you should – and we strongly encourage you […]
Mediation…the wave of the future?
Is mediation the wave of the future? One can only hope! I have to say that I do believe it is beginning to catch on, more and more couples come to me telling me they watched their sister, brother, mom, dad, friend…go through a divorce and they spent over $100k, it took 5 years and […]