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Divorce Mediation

Is mediation a better way to help your child adjust to divorce?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Divorce Mediation

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, one of the priorities will be to help your child deal with the stress of the upcoming divorce and adjust to life afterward. A traditional divorce in court can be hard on children and many divorcing parents...

5 reasons mediation is a popular option for divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 30, 2020 | Divorce Mediation

If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the prospect of navigating a possibly contentious court battle probably leaves you feeling more than a little apprehensive. There are other options. Here are five reasons divorce mediation has become a popular alternative to...

Is divorce litigation or mediation a better choice for your family?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 31, 2020 | Divorce Mediation

For most modern divorces, the two most common solutions people find themselves choosing between are divorce mediation or divorce litigation. While there are other forms of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is arguably the most popular. If you find yourself...

Mediators help sort out financial aspects of divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 29, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A Stockton resident who chooses to divorce his spouse may place the well-being of himself and his children above all other considerations when it comes to bringing about the end of his marriage. However, despite the serious emotional challenges that divorces can...

Can a divorce compromise my immigration status?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 1, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Love knows no boundaries. As such, it is not unusual for Californians to fall in love with people who are from and reside in different countries. Though a marriage between an American citizen and a citizen of another nation is possible, the union can pose...

Not all couples, divorces are well-suited to mediation

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 1, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Couples in California may pursue divorce through either litigation in the courts or mediation with a mediator. Though there are many ways that mediation can facilitate successful divorces for some people, not every couple is well-suited for the mediation process....

Divorce mediation can be a wise financial decision

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 15, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A divorce does not only remove a relationship from a person's life, it can also remove a great deal of wealth from a person's portfolio. Part of the divorce process involves splitting up the assets that the partner's to a couple shared during their period of marriage....

Can my spouse and I just mediate our property division?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 7, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce mediation is an alternative way for a California couple to approach the end of their marriage. Unlike litigation, which used to be the traditional way that many people chose for completing their divorces, in mediation a couple takes control of their own...

What is divorce mediation and how can it help with my divorce?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 18, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A number of issues may be disputed during the divorce process including property division, spousal support, child support and child custody. Though disagreements can grow contentious, many may be worked out through the process of divorce mediation. Couples approaching...

Divorce mediation does not mean going your divorce alone

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 10, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Attorneys play an active role in courtroom divorces and represent their clients during judicial processes like hearings. In California, individuals going into divorce proceedings have the right to select and hire their own divorce lawyers to help them along the way....

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