When looking for a family lawyer, there are several key factors to consider. Hiring the right lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcome of your family law case. Here are some important things to look for: Experience and Expertise: It is crucial to choose a family lawyer …
Divorce Mediation Tips
Bohm Wildish :: Irvine, California Divorce Attorneys - Many divorcing couples admit to not understanding divorce mediation. Is it the same thing as hiring an attorney? What purpose does it serve? Mediation, as used in law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution, a way of resolving disputes …
Retirement Division in California
Marital property division is much more complex that you might realize, especially in California. It can make the divorce process last months or even years. "Marital property" isn't just the land you live on, in fact, it's much more. One of the more complex issues surrounding a California divorce …
Managing Same-Sex Parenting of Blended Families
With two kids and three moms, Dr. Colleen Logan, a psychotherapist, found her parenting situation to be quite different from the norm. She wrote a few tips in a HuffPost article that any other blended families with same-sex parents might find helpful. 1) Work out a schedule. It's always easier to …
Divorce: A New Year’s Resolution
Posted by California Divorce Lawyer: It's mid-way through December, so if you haven't started thinking of your new year's resolutions yet... it's time. "Divorce" is certainly not as common as "going to the gym" when it comes to resolutions. In fact, it may seem odd. However, Bari Weinberger, Esq. …
Gray Divorce Revolution
A used-to-be great marriage, three kids and a few dogs later... there is an increasing number of spouses that are getting divorced in their 40's and 50's. Once you send the last kid of to college and you actually have to start focusing on your relationship again, your relationship may …
New California Law Will Allow For More Than Two Legal Parents
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill into a law that will allow a child to have more than two legal parents. California is joining two other states and D.C. by making this change. According to a press release, the bill was written to match the growing number of families with …
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Spruce Up Your Home
Author and divorce blogger Lois Tarter recently wrote a post regarding a new, fun way to help you move on from your marriage-- a home makeover! You may have the place to yourself now, and the way your house/apartment looks may remind you of your husband or wife. It may not be the smartest time to …
How to Prepare For Your First Mediation Session
We've discussed in this blog whether you should or shouldn't use mediation, what it is, how it can help, etc. So let's assume that you've decided to go through with the process. Where do you start? Divorce Mediator Michelle Rozen recently shared these eight things you should do prior to your first …
Using Experts in Divorce
While our family law attorneys are experienced in helping families throughout the divorce process, they are experts in the law. Child advocate Caroline Choi recently shared a few other experts you may want to consider using, and we thought we'd share her information with you. An expert can be …