When you begin the divorce process in California, one of the first questions you must answer is: Will your divorce be contested or uncontested? While it might seem that the answer is obvious, it’s not always simple and easy to arrive at the answer that’s right for you...

Parenting requires some difficult conversations with your children. Few will be more challenging than the one where you tell them that you are divorcing. Timing matters when discussing serious issues. In the case of divorce, there is no perfect time, and it will be...

Mediation has become a popular tool for couples ending their marriages. When a couple goes through mediation, they negotiate and effectively retain control over the conditions and terms of their divorce. In recent years, mediation has become more mainstream, making it...

It's both common and natural for divorcing spouses in Sonoma County to have a lot of negative feelings toward each other. Both you and your ex are likely to feel betrayed, bitter, angry and depressed at various times during the divorce process. It can take years to...

“Why won’t my parents come to my recitals or games anymore? They live in different houses, but they both have the time to come to see me. Did I do something wrong? Did they decide to work again? Why am I not important to them anymore? They don’t even have to sit...

When you were married, your spouse hated the fact you had your own business. They claimed you put your company first instead of the family. Now that you are divorcing, they appear to have developed a fondness for the company. So much so that they want you to give them...

Partnership in marriage, partnership in divorce. Seems strange putting the two phrases together. However, in collaborative divorce, separating spouses continue to partner in working through the dissolution of their marriage. Together, they negotiate on matters from...

Divorcing parents spend a great deal of time dividing one household into two futures. From the financial aspects of support and property division to the practical impact of a sustainable parenting plan, parents must work together through countless negotiating sessions...

When a marriage is in a bad spot, it can be hard for a couple to recognize the relationship is in danger of ending. Being unable to spot signs of a divorce is troublesome, as, by the time a spouse realizes the issue, it may be too late to fix the relationship. Nearly...

Divorcing when you have small kids can be so stressful that you barely have the ability to maintain your job, your household and your sanity. Even loving and devoted parents can become so fixated on their own struggles during a divorce that they don't stop to think...