Author / Colleen McNamee
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How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost in California?
Divorce mediation in California can cost anywhere from several thousand dollars to well into five figures, depending on the complexity of the divorce, level of agreement between the parties, and services included.…
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What Should a California Marital Settlement Agreement Include?
A marital settlement agreement, sometimes referred to as a “divorce agreement,” should include all terms related to property division, debt allocation, child custody, child support, and spousal support. A well-drafted marital settlement…
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Generation Z Takes Control of Divorce Through California Mediation
Many Generation Z couples choose divorce mediation because it offers a faster, more flexible, and more collaborative alternative to litigation. Gen Z values direct communication and privacy, and prioritizes mental well-being when…
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Why Millennials Choose Divorce Mediation Instead of Litigation in California
Many millennials prefer divorce mediation because it provides a collaborative, private, and cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation. As a generation that prioritizes efficiency, mental health, and emotional well-being, mediation is a more…
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Generation X Divorce: Why Many Choose Mediation Instead of Litigation
Generation X refers to those born between 1965 and 1980. Gen X couples often face divorce while navigating midlife, managing rising career demands, raising teenagers or supporting college-aged children, and caring for…
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Gray Divorce: Why Baby Boomers Choose Mediation for Financial Security & Family Harmony
Divorce among Baby Boomers, often referred to as “gray divorce,” is on the rise due to shifting social norms, longer life expectancies, and a desire for personal fulfillment in retirement. Some of…
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Avoiding Divorce Court for the Sake of the Kids: A Family Story in Orange County
Like most parents who decide to end their marriage, Amy* and Gerald* were most concerned about how divorce would affect their young children. While their differences were irreconcilable, one thing they shared…
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Divorce Mediator & Former Litigator Empowers Woman Who Felt Powerless, Overwhelmed, & Outmatched
When Faye* and Frederick* decided to divorce, it shocked their friends and family. What shocked them even more was that Faye was the one who asked for it. The power imbalance in…
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Mediating Complex Financial Disputes With “Divorce Whisperer”: Orange County Case Study
Money carries a strong emotional weight. It’s tied to our dreams, fears, and sense of fun, safety, security, and power. Money is more than a touchy subject in many relationships and marriages.…
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Mediator Helps Divorcing California Couple Achieve Co-Parenting Success
John* and Mary* had met at an Orange County business conference and quickly fell in love. But after 11 years, two children, two starkly different (but equally demanding) careers, and divergent romantic…
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