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Divorce mediation may be a good option for many couples

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 3, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Mediation as part of the divorce process may be an important option to consider. Mediated divorce settlements can cost half as much and take half as much time. It is important to keep in mind that most divorces end in a settlement anyway. The process of arriving at a...

Division of assets, custody decisions complicate divorces

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 13, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorces can be straightforward when the splitting parties agree on all aspects of their marital dissolution. From who will have physical custody of the kids to how retirement accounts should be divided, agreement is fundamental to securing timely divorce resolutions....

Can parenting coordinators help with child custody issues?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 16, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce can be a stressful time for California families. There are a variety of important decisions that need to be made including how to split property and how the children's time should be divided. Making these decisions is complicated by the fact that emotions are...

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin attempt form of divorce mediation

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 10, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce is not a rare occurrence in California. People from all walks of life have come to the realization that their marriages are not working and choose to go their separate ways. Experts have speculated that changing expectations about married life and longer life...

Health insurance concerns after divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 7, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

For a spouse without employer-sponsored health care coverage, the prospect of divorce can be intimidating. Specifically, having to independently fund health insurance can drain financial resources and perhaps necessitate a spousal support award.Since the launch of the...

Divorced spouses coexisting in harmony

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 27, 2013 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

California residents who are in the process of divorce may wonder about ways to make the process easier on themselves. It may be a relief to learn that it is possible for former spouses to get along with each other once the divorce is final. This habit of cooperation...

The holidays and child custody arrangements in California

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 5, 2013 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

After a California divorce, the holidays can be difficult -- especially if the couple had children. No matter which parent it is, one of them is usually going to be without the kids on holidays. That typically depends upon the child custody agreement negotiated by the...

Same-sex couple turns to divorce mediation

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 30, 2013 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A divorce attorney might agree that recent changes in technology and divorce law have added complexity to the field of family law. A recent divorce between registered domestic partners provides context.The case concerns a California couple that had registered as...

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