How can empathy help us navigate challenging times?
As someone going through a divorce, it can be challenging to navigate the complex emotions and difficult conversations that arise. However, finding common ground with your spouse is crucial to a successful divorce process. Mediation can be a powerful tool in this regard, helping to foster empathy and understanding between you and
One of the most common questions I get from someone who is interested in a prenup (also referred to as a premarital agreement or prenuptial agreement) is “how long does a prenup take?” A prenup can involve a bit of research and certainly discussion to determine what the couple wants to include in one so it’s essential that you
Hello there! As a Professional Family Mediator, I know that divorce can be a tough and emotional decision for couples. But before calling it quits, here are some things our therapist colleagues recommend when trying to salvage your relationship:
Communication is Key
One of the most common reasons couples end up divorcing is because of poor communication. It’s important
Hello there! As a Professional Family Mediator, I know that divorce can be a tough and emotional decision for couples. But before calling it quits, here are some things our therapist colleagues recommend when trying to salvage your relationship:
Communication is Key
One of the most common reasons couples end up divorcing is because of poor communication. It’s important to
Are you legally separated? Are you currently divorcing or finalizing your divorce? Or are you just overwhelmed by co-parenting? There’s an app for that.
As family law mediators, we know that parenting doesn’t stop, pause, or start depending on your relationship with your partner. It’s important for co-parents to recognize when communication is not working and seek support to improve
When you’re going through a divorce there are many different professionals who can be helpful, however two of those that I often refer to as a divorce mediator and attorney in San Diego are divorce therapists and divorce coaches. Oftentimes I hear that people don’t always understand the difference between the two and will question why I might refer them
Divorce can be an emotionally turbulent and expensive process. It can leave you feeling like you’re caught in a never-ending storm, with no end in sight. But there is a way to navigate the choppy waters of divorce with a little less turbulence: divorce mediation.
Being a divorce mediator in San Diego, California, for the last 15 years I’ve
Hey there, this is your friendly neighborhood family mediator. Today, I’m going to share with you what the mediation process looks like when helping a couple through a divorce in California. Now, you may be thinking, “Divorce? That’s not funny!” But believe me, it’s possible to approach this serious subject with a little bit of humor and a lot of
As a professional family mediator in California, I often get asked about the differences between family mediation and divorce mediation. While both types of mediation involve resolving conflicts and coming to agreements, there are some key differences that are worth noting.
Family Mediation
Family mediation is a process where a mediator works with a family to resolve disputes and
When you hear people discuss mediation, you will often hear them talk about being neutral or impartial. I have always thought of myself in this manner – as a neutral facilitator, or an impartial third party. There never seemed to be another way to categorize what I do as a mediator but then I recently heard two mediators in