Although I enthusiastically support mediation over a contested divorce, there are cases where mediation is not suitable. For a quick summary of situations that fall into this category, read this article on divorce mediation from the American Bar Association. For a more in-depth discussion about your particular situation, please give me a call at (805) 477-0505. I urge people who are thinking about divorce to consider a collaborative divorce or mediation. I serve clients around Southern California, with a focus on the areas surrounding Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. Disclaimer The materials on this website are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. These materials are intended, but not promised or guaranteed to be current, complete, or up-to-date and should in no way be taken as an indication of future results. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and the receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. Blog posts on this website are offered for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not offered as and do not constitute legal advice or legal opinions. You should not act or rely on any information contained in this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney. The transmission of an email request for information does not create an attorney-client relationship and you should not send us via email any information or facts relating to your legal problem or question. This website also contains links to other resources on the Internet. These links are provided as citations and aids to help you identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest, and are not intended to state or imply that the Law Offices of Barton Pokras sponsors, is affiliated or associated with, or is legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links.
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Many couples choose a mediated divorce because it helps minimize the costs of divorce. It also provides a context in which a couple can respectfully resolve any or all of the issues in a divorce, including custody and visitation of children, spousal and child support, division of assets and liabilities. But there is sometimes a complicating issue in the process: Finances. In situtions where one of the spouses needs assistance in understanding some of the financial considerations, a neutral financial expert such as a CPA or financial planner can be brought into the mediation process to provide the necessary information, and when helpful to even attend a joint mediation session with both of the spouses. If you’re concerned about financial issues as they pertain to a divorce, please give me a call at (805) 477-0505. I will give you a confidential and objective opinion about your particular situation. ____________________________________________ Westlake Village’s Leading Divorce Mediator Disclaimer The materials on this website are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. These materials are intended, but not promised or guaranteed to be current, complete, or up-to-date and should in no way be taken as an indication of future results. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and the receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. Blog posts on this website are offered for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not offered as and do not constitute legal advice or legal opinions. You should not act or rely on any information contained in this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney. The transmission of an email request for information does not create an attorney-client relationship and you should not send us via email any information or facts relating to your legal problem or question. This website also contains links to other resources on the Internet. These links are provided as citations and aids to help you identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest, and are not intended to state or imply that the Law Offices of Barton Pokras sponsors, is affiliated or associated with, or is legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links.
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