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Dividing Real Estate in a California Divorce: Buy-Outs, Sales, and Creative Solutions
For many couples going through separation or divorce in California, the family home is one of the most valuable—and emotionally charged—assets to divide. In California divorce cases, the real estate division is governed by community property laws, which can make the...
Premarital Agreements in California: Why Mediation Is a Better Approach Than Traditional Prenups
Premarital agreements, commonly called prenups, often carry an unfair reputation. Many couples worry that discussing a prenup feels unromantic or signals mistrust. In reality, a well-crafted premarital agreement in California can strengthen a relationship by promoting...
Virtual Mediation in California: How Online Family Mediation Is Transforming Dispute Resolution
Virtual Mediation in California: How Online Family Mediation Is Transforming Dispute Resolution Mediation is an excellent way for families to resolve divorce, child custody, spousal support, and separation issues in California while avoiding court. In recent years,...
Navigating Divorce in San Luis Obispo: Mediation vs. Litigation
When the decision to file for divorce arises in San Luis Obispo County, choosing between divorce mediation and litigation can significantly impact your case and family wellbeing. This post explains the key differences between the two paths, equipping you to make an...
Insight Coaching: the Benefits of Curiosity
I have been struck by the focus on curiosity in my Insight Mediation class. This is the same focus on powerful curious questions central to the coaching practice sometimes referred to as Insight Coaching. Why is curiosity so powerful in both arenas? And why is...
Life Lessons: Learning the Guitar
Although my work as a Divorce Mediator and life coach doesn’t usually involve giving advice or sharing words of wisdom, I do ask clients to notice what they are learning as they go through some of the challenges they face. The most powerful aspect of both coaching and...
The Buddhist Divorce: A Road Less Traveled.
In a world of stressful and often-turbulent divorces, there is an alternative path to consider. Drawing from Buddhist philosophy, this post invites divorcing spouses (and their professional assistants), to connect with their higher nature and see this transformative...
Divorce in California: An Overview
Few things are more emotionally challenging than getting a divorce. And when children are involved, the situation becomes even more complicated. The termination of a marriage can impact you financially, emotionally, and physically. You are faced with issues such as...
Divorce Fears: What if Your Spouse is Hiding Money?
I’m reminded of the joke cliche: Just because I'm paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get me. People getting divorced frequently allege that the other spouse is hiding money, and yet it is rarely found true. Which isn’t to say that it doesn’t happen. The fact...