I 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 […]
Divorce Mediation vs. Traditional Divorce
No 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 spouse and your children. What is mediation, and how is it different […]
Divorced or Divorcing – How to have Happy Jolly Holidays
You have the advantage of receiving recommendation and coping skills to handle thoughtfully charged holiday situation and decisions. Especially if you have young children then flexibility is key to your celebration. At Peace Talks, we know that the divorce process is stressful and creates emotional turmoil. And we also know that experiencing the winter […]
California Cooling OFF Period
While 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 divorce. In California, the law […]
What is a Legal Separation?
In 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 distinct considerations you […]
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