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- Creating a Good Divorce - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Diana MercerI know it’s an oxymoron: nobody wants a divorce, so how could one be good? But when you’re faced with divorce, you have lots of opportunities to make it less bad (if not actually good, at least in the long run, in hindsight). I’ve been a divorce lawyer for 24 years, and expert on what works ...
Views: 708 - Divorce Mediation Vs. Traditional Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Diana MercerNo divorce process is completely stress free, but if you choose mediation to settle your case, you could save on time, stress, and money. While divorce mediation is not as common as traditional divorce litigation, there are many advantages to choosing divorce mediation that can benefit you, your ...
Views: 841 - Overnights for Your Infants and Toddlers Benefits the Children & the Parents - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Diana MercerAs part of your mediated settlement, an extensive amount of time will be spent discussing your custody decisions and parenting plan. With approximately over 40% of all marriages in the United States ending in divorce, over thousands of children spend at least a few years living in single-parent ...
Views: 795 - Collaborative Divorce: The Best Way to Divorce in California - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Diana MercerYou have decided your marriage is not working out. You want to divorce, but your friends have told you horror stories about dragging your divorce through the court system. You remember reading an article about Gwyneth Paltrow’s “conscious uncoupling” and her decision to use mediation instead of ...
Views: 1024 - How does Team Mediation Work & Why is it so Effective? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Diana MercerCongratulations! You are considering mediation as the process for resolving your divorce. In contrast to litigation, mediation is the sane, efficient and cost effective way to work through your potentially difficult issues and preserve your family relationships. At Peace Talks, we use the ...
Views: 661 - Protect Your Children: Get a Will! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Diana MercerWhile many of us may believe that estate planning is only for the rich or the elderly, you should know that this process is essential if you have children. At Peace Talks Mediation, not only do we help you with divorce mediation, but we also recommend how you can protect your most precious ...
Views: 725 - Divorced or Divorcing - How to have Happy Jolly Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2015 from Diana MercerAt Peace Talks, we know that the divorce process is stressful and creates emotional turmoil. And we also know that experiencing the winter holidays for the first time as divorced or divorcing can spike emotions to a whole other level. Especially if you have children, how can you keep the holiday ...
Views: 745 - What Makes Divorce Expensive? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Diana MercerLet’s just get this out of the way from the start. There are many ways to get divorced. You can represent yourself – a kind of do it yourself method. You can choose mediation or a collaborative practice process. Or finally, you could select litigation. Obviously (and I hope it’s obvious), ...
Views: 806 - Any Relationship Can Use a Tune-Up - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Diana MercerDo you ever feel like you are never listened to? Or perhaps no one responds to you when you are talking. This can be extremely frustrating and lead to fights and an extremely unsatisfying relationship. How can you improve your connections with your significant other that will pay off in ...
Views: 728 - Child Support - How Is It Calculated and How Will I Get It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2015 from Diana MercerThe issue of child support is always a part of any divorce case or mediation. The amount of child support you will pay is explained and determined according to the California Family Law Code. In order to ensure that California law conforms to the federal regulations for guideline child support, ...
Views: 819 - California Cooling OFF Period - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Diana MercerWhile California may be a “hot” state, we experience “cooling off” periods too. In a family law context, this “cooling off” specifically applies to the amount of time that must pass before a divorce is final. The theory behind this “cooling off” period is to prevent couples from rushing to ...
Views: 842 - 5 Reasons to Keep Your Divorce Out of Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Diana MercerToday, communication is instantaneous. Like the phrase, “a shot heard around the world”, an online post is sent into the media stratosphere with the potential to surface anywhere, be read by anyone and unfortunately remain forever. You’re getting divorced. You may or may not be happy about this, ...
Views: 904 - Spousal Support- How is it calculated and how will I Receive any? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Diana MercerThe issue of spousal support is always a part of any divorce case or mediation. The circumstances for an award of spousal support are evaluated individually and there is no automatic dollar determined for each person. The process of calculating spousal support is a process of weighing specific ...
Views: 776 - What is a Legal Separation? - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Diana MercerIn California, there are three ways to end a marriage: divorce, legal separation, and annulment. At Peace Talks we want you to know your options and we will focus on legal separation in this article. The process for a legal separation is similar to filing for a divorce, but there are some ...
Views: 820 - Writing Effective Emails during Divorce - The BIFF Method - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Diana MercerDuring the period of a peaceful divorce and emotional confusion, we sometimes say and write things to our partners that are offensive and inappropriate. Instead of clearly communicating our thoughts and calming down the situation, we respond with critical, judgmental words that inflame passions ...
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