Category Archives: Mediation lawyer
What does a “no fault” divorce mean?
California is considered to be a “no fault” state. This means that the court does not look to place blame on either party for the breakup of the marriage. In practical terms, it means that infidelity has little relevance to … Continue reading
What are the Alternatives to Divorce?
Some alternatives to divorce involve going to counseling or attending mediation sessions. These alternatives are a more affordable approach to conflict resolution. It is important to research alternative methods to ensure that you are selecting the best one. Mediation sessions … Continue reading
Do I Have to Hire an Attorney in Order to Get a Divorce?
When filing for a dissolution of marriage, or divorce, it is not legally necessary to have an attorney representing you. Yet a divorce attorney can be an influential ally at a difficult time. Not only does an attorney know the … Continue reading
How Does Unemployment and the Ecomomy Affect Marriage?
According to an NPR-Kaiser Family Foundation survey, not surprisingly, an increase in the unemployment rate has a negative affect on relationships. Over one fifth of those unemployed have reported that their unemployment has affected their intimate relationship for the worse. … Continue reading
What Happens to Support Payments in Bankruptcy?
According to “The Fragile Middle Class: Americans in Debt,” unemployment, medical bills, and divorce cause 40% of individual bankruptcies. How a divorce will affect an individual who files for bankruptcy depends on the settlement reached with regard to spousal and … Continue reading
How is Child Custody Determined in a Divorce?
In what ways can child custody be determined in divorce? There are essentially five ways in which child custody can be determined during a divorce. 1. Child custody can be agreed upon by the parents on their own. 2. Child … Continue reading
Divorce Questions
If you have any divorce questions you may want to direct them to a divorce attorney in your area. The divorce attorney can evaluate your specific case and let you know the process of divorce. In addition, the attorney can … Continue reading
Mediation Divorce Lawyers
Mediatior divorce lawyers can assist with resolving the conflicts in a divorce without needing to appear in court. In a mediation session both parties appear voluntarily. The voluntary nature of these mediation sessions take of some of the stress and … Continue reading
Who is the Respondent in a Divorce?
In a divorce the respondent will be the party who is served with divorce papers. The respondent will be required to respond to a divorce within a certain number of days. The opposing party that has filed for divorce will … Continue reading
Divorce Duration
Many of you who are considering divorcing are wondering how long this process will be. In the state of California the minimum length of a divorce can be no shorter than 6 months. This time period is known as a … Continue reading
Information on Filling Out Divorce Papers
If you are searching for information on how to file divorce papers you may be able to find free legal assistant on the internet. When searching on the internet a helpful site that you may find is I-CAN. I-CAN is … Continue reading
Divorce During the Holiday Season
Divorce is stressful in itself, the holiday season may produce additional stress. It is important for the parents to remember what is in the child’s best interest. Often it is easy to get caught up in the divorce dispute but … Continue reading
When to seek Mediation?
Mediation is used to resolve conflicts between parties. Choosing to use mediation as a method of conflict resolution is based on preference. This may be an option if you would like to resolve the conflict in a less costly manner. … Continue reading
How do I select an Attorney?
When contemplating divorce you need to decide if you would like to pay to hire an attorney. In the following paragraphs there will be several different issues to consider. An attorney can further clarify the divorce process. If issues in … Continue reading
What is a Mediation Session?
Mediation sessions are used as a method of conflict resolution. This method of conflict resolution approach may produce less stress than a typical court proceeding. Mediation sessions involve both parties and a neutral third party mediator. One of many appealing … Continue reading
Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney?
When deciding whether to file for divorce there are many factors that need to be considered. The main factors are if there are children involved, what is in the best interest of the children. If you have any family or … Continue reading
Alternatives to Divorce?
When considering a divorce it is important to consider any and all alternatives. Divorce is something that the entire family will need to learn to cope with. Often it is most difficult for children to cope with their parents divorcing. … Continue reading
What is Mediation?
Mediation is an method of dispute resolution. This is not as costly as the typical court proceeding. In a mediation session both parties are there voluntarily. These sessions facilitate communication and cooperation between the parties. The mediator will help assist … Continue reading
Family Dispute Resolution Program
In the State of California, there is a program that is set up to help families settle disputes involving such things as custody, visitation, adoption, guardianships etc. This program is called the Family Dispute Resolution Program or FDR and they consist … Continue reading
Mediation as an Alternative to Divorce
Mediation is at times an alternative to divorce this is a less costly way to come up with a stipulation with an opposing party. The reason mediation may be more convenient is because it is voluntary. Neither party needs to … Continue reading
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