Congratulations! 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 “Team Mediation” approach and we want to share with you why this […]
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 […]
Writing Effective Emails during Divorce – The BIFF Method
During 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 and throw fuel on the fire. Mr. Bill Eddy, LCSW and […]
Red Alert: No Matter the Age of Your Children, They Are Affected By Your Divorce
It is obvious that the divorce process affects young children, or even teenage children living in a household of two warring parents. When divorce occurs in the earlier stages of life, considerable thought and planning focuses on how the parents will continue to parent their children through parenting plans and child custody arrangements. In contrast, […]
Mediation and Collaborative Law for Premarital Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
It’s engagement season! And while everyone’s busy admiring the ring and talking about wedding colors, it’s tempting to gloss over more serious issues, like your financial future and money styles. I’ve been working in the divorce field for over 20 years and I’ve also been divorced myself. Now I’m happily remarried. So the suggestions and […]
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