Preparing for Custody Mediation Most California courts have a Family Services division, which require parties to participate in mandatory mediation when custody issues are involved. Unlike private mediations with a mediator the parties privately pay, these are done in front of a court-appointed mediator who is usually a retired judge or lawyer and is free… Read more »

Student Loan Debt Crippling Young Marriages and Leading to Divorce Finances have traditionally been a leading cause for why marriages end in divorce. Debt can cripple more than just a person’s finances. As a result, as a couple has more debt, the chances for conflict resulting in divorce often go up, as well. As younger… Read more »