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California Premarital Agreements: Understanding Disclosure
California premarital agreements can be invalidated due to incomplete disclosure, but ensuring full transparency can make them enforceable. Under California Family Code §1615, both failure to disclose and unconscionability must be proven for a court to set aside an agreement, emphasizing the need for thorough and fair disclosure in these legal documents.
Becoming a Mediator: How to Decide If Mediation Is the Right Career for You
Learn about the benefits and challenges of becoming a mediator and what skills and qualifications you need Introduction Mediation is a process of resolving disputes between parties in a constructive and collaborative way. Mediators are neutral third...
Navigating Divorce: Using Attorneys During Mediation
Attorneys Play a Critical Role In the realm of divorce proceedings, the involvement of attorneys plays a critical role in ensuring fair mediation and equitable outcomes for all parties involved. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the nuanced world of divorce...
Early intervention: Why mediation early in a family law case can save a fortune in fees and stress.
As a certified family law specialist (CLS-F)[i], I have been involved in divorce mediation and alternate dispute resolution (ADR) for more than 15 years. I regularly serve as a pro tem settlement judge on the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Panel with the San...
Early intervention: Why mediation early in a family law case can save a fortune in fees and stress.
As a certified family law specialist (CLS-F)[i], I have been involved in divorce mediation and alternate dispute resolution (ADR) for more than 15 years. I regularly serve as a pro tem settlement judge on the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Panel with the San...
New Year After Divorce: Your Personal Resolutions
Alas! A New Year has come and gone again. For most of my current clients, 2023 was a rough year. It brought them the end of their marriages. Although the year may have been filled with conflict with a former spouse over money, kids, etc., you are ready to move on....