Blog Posts in January, 2015

Three Divorce Mediation Rules to Live By

All Divorce Mediators either have, or should have a specific set of rules. These rules should be used to make sure that the divorce mediation process stays on a productive track. At Alternative Divorce Solutions, we give our set of rules to our clients at the initial consultation appointment. We explain these rules in detail to ensure that the clients know what we expect of our team, as well as ...

Infidelity Can Impact Divorce Mediation

At Alternative Divorce Solutions, our divorce mediation process does not typically require us to ask our clients why they are getting a divorce. This is because California is a no fault state and bringing up the past usually results in creating a higher level of conflict between the parties. However, our clients sometimes share the reasons for the divorce with us even when not asked. This is how ...

Business Owners and Divorce Mediation

At Alternative Divorce Solutions, we work with many couples who are also business owners. As a business owner myself, I fully understand all of the time, heart, and dedication that goes into running and owning a business. Sometimes, it really feels like your business is the center of your world and it can certainly be the most valuable asset you own. A lot of our divorce mediation clients have ...

A Cost - Benefit Analysis of Divorce Mediation

Time and time again, I hear people speak about divorce and the idea that they will get more money if they go to court. Unfortunately, this logic just doesn’t make sense. Think of it this way … with few exceptions, California Family law states that if you bought something during your marriage, it is community property. This means that it is divided 50/50 upon divorce. When you and your spouse each ...