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Don’t Panic: How to Stay Calm During Divorce Mediation by Trusting the Process

Fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy know that the guide offers one essential piece of advice in large, friendly letters: Don’t Panic. This is especially important when you’re wondering how to stay calm during divorce mediation. It is good advice for travelers...

When the Room Tilts: Mediator Self-Regulation and the Still Center

A session can start calmly and shift fast. This is where mediator self-regulation becomes crucial. You have been there. The mood of the session changes. Someone's voice goes up. An attorney interrupts. A client shuts down or floods. The air in the room thickens. And...

What Is a Gavron Warning? What California Divorcing Spouses Need to Know

If you are going through a divorce in California and spousal support is on the table, you should understand what a Gavron warning is. Whether you expect to pay support or receive it, this concept affects how long support lasts and what the court expects from each...
Thanksgiving Divorce (A Joke)

I found this joke on the internet here: http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~sasanr/Funny-Stuff/thanksgiving.htm I am not sure who authored the joke because it's all over Google.  But, I thought I would share it to possibly give you a much needed laugh for Thanksgiving....

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Love and Real Estate: Radio Appearance

Last Thursday, November  8, 2012, I was very pleased to appear on the local radio show, Real Estate Radio, on San Diego AM 1700 ESPN Radio. The topic was "Love and Real Estate." I enjoyed the opportunity to have a conversation about how California Family Law can...

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Funny Divorce Court Moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrZFGk2RSng

I have to admit, as a divorce professional, I need a good laugh now and then. This video was terrific. I love this woman’s method that she discovered to control her anger. It’s too much!

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