Understanding California’s 6-Month Waiting Period for Uncontested Divorce
California, like many states, has specific rules when it comes to divorce proceedings. One significant factor is...
How to Mediate with a Narcissist: Insights from a Central California Divorce Mediator
If you find yourself in this situation and are exploring mediation...
Legal Separation vs. Divorce in California: What’s the Difference?
While both routes have distinct differences, they also share several similarities. Understanding these can be...
The Benefits of Uncontested Divorce in Central California: A Smooth Path to Separation
Enter the realm of the uncontested divorce California residents have been increasingly embracing. Especially in Central California,...
The California Collaborative Divorce Process: A Guide to Amicable Divorce
This method emphasizes cooperation, respect, and fairness, promoting an...
7 Key Questions to Ask Before Opting for Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation offers an alternative to traditional court-led divorce proceedings, focusing on collaboration and finding mutual ground. As couples navigate the emotional challenges of separation, mediation can serve as a less adversarial path toward resolution. Before embarking on this journey, however, it’s crucial to understand its nuances. This article delves into the...
Steps to Prepare for Your First Mediation Session
Divorce mediation provides a more collaborative and often less confrontational approach to ending a marriage. Instead of battling issues out in court, couples work together with a neutral mediator to find common ground and reach mutual agreements. Preparing adequately for mediation is important to ensure a smooth process and favorable outcomes for...
Divorce Mediation with a Business Involved: What You Should Know
Owning a business with or without your spouse brings additional complications you should consider with your divorce. However, these complications make mediation the ideal method for resolving your divorce.
Dorit L. Goikhman, the founder of Off the Record Mediation Services, LLC, is a trained mediator and family law attorney...
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
Divorce doesn’t have to be a contentious fight. You and your former spouse can disagree about the distribution of assets, debts, or child custody. Still, you can agree to end your marriage amicably. When this is the case, divorce mediation is a less time-consuming and less costly option for you to...
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation
Preparation is key to a successful outcome in mediation. When I’m advising clients in mediation, I ask them to consider all of the following questions:
1. What does an ideal outcome look like? (if there are...