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Divorce mediation in California
Mediation

Information to Gather Before Divorce Mediation

It is important to remember that even though the divorce mediation process takes place in an informal setting out of court,the mediation agreement that results ...
Spouse Not Cooperating
During Divorce

What Should I Do if My Spouse Is Not Cooperating During Mediation?

Divorce mediation works best if both parties are equally invested in achieving an agreement outside of the courtroom. This requires some degree of cooperation on ...
Advantages To Mediation
Divorce

The Top Six Advantages of Mediation in a Divorce Case

Why mediate your divorce? For parents who are contesting child custody or visitation, mediation is mandatory in California. But even if you are not ordered ...
Divorce Mediation
Divorce

Eight Divorce Mediation Myths Debunked

Mediation is an effective process for reaching an equitable settlement in a divorce. Unfortunately, prevailing myths about mediation can jeopardize its success. Here is the ...
Advantages To Mediation
Divorce

What the Mediation Divorce Process is Like in California for Parents

California encourages couples to engage in mediation to reach an agreement on divorce terms. If you have children, mediation is mandatory before you can take ...
Mediation
Family Law

3 Reasons Mediation Can Help Your Marriage

Mediation is a common process for reaching a divorce settlement. But, you don’t have to wait until problems reach that point to take advantage of ...
Advantages To Mediation
Mediation

Why More Couples are Preferring Mediation in Child Custody Cases

California law requires divorcing parents to engage in mediation to settle child custody matters before they can file a petition with the court. If parents ...
Mediation
Divorce

What is the Divorce Mediation Process Like?

Mediation is a type of alternate dispute resolution that can help couples avoid contentious litigation. It allows the parties to have more control over the ...
Getting divorced without going to court
Divorce

How to Stay Out of Court While Getting Divorced

There are several ways to obtain a divorce without ever going to court. Your particular route will depend on the circumstances of your divorce, your ...
How much does divorce cost in California
Divorce

How Much Does Divorce Cost?

The cost of an average California divorce is the highest in the country. California has some of the highest court filing fees, attorney’s fees, and ...

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