Archive for February, 2011

Post-Divorce Mediation

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Oftentimes issues arise after a divorce is final.  They could be issues about child and/or spousal support, child custody, parenting timeshare, co-parenting, and other financial issues.  Should a couple run to the nearest family law attorney and file court papers?  Is there another option? 
Sitting down with a mediator provides the parties with a less expensive, less [...]

Limited Scope Legal Assistance

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Many people are opting for a “do-it-yourself” divorce.  As a way to save money, they try to fill out the court paperwork and wade through the court process without a guide.  The divorce waters can be treacherous without some assistance. 
Some attorneys (including myself) offer limited scope assistance.  A Limited Scope Attorney-Client agreement can also include [...]

Fairly Legal – Accurate or Inaccurate?

Friday, February 4th, 2011

About three weeks ago, a new TV show debuted on the USA Network.  It takes place in San Francisco and chronicles the daily life of a mediator.  Who does she encounter and how does she help them?  The show depicts the mediator intervening whenever conflict arises, but is it accurate? 
As you can imagine, mediators are [...]