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Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Divorce, Families and Divorce.

Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference? Divorce and Legal Separation are both legal processes. A Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (commonly known Divorce)...

Divorcing a Narcissist: What You Should Know

Posted in Couples, Divorce, Families and Divorce.

Divorcing a Narcissist: What You Should Know Separating from a partner is never easy. However, separating from a partner who has narcissistic tendencies or has Narcissistic Personality...

What are the steps in the mediation process?

Posted in Couples, Divorce, Families and Divorce, Mediation.

What are the steps in the mediation process? Before couples decide the best course of action when separating, it is helpful to know the essential steps of the mediation process....

Top Ten Reasons Why Couples Divorce

Posted in Couples, Divorce, Mediation.

Couples separate for a multitude of reasons, but most marriages end because of a fairly common issues. Whether it be a lack of communication or extreme differences in values, both...

Life After Divorce: Coping with Loneliness

Posted in Uncategorized, Couples, Divorce.

Many couples regard their relationship as a source of comfort, reassurance and identity. Once you are stripped of the confines of your marriage, it is difficult to find who you are...

Why Should You Consider Mediation When Getting a Divorce?

Posted in Divorce.

While there are a variety of reasons why mediation is a desirable alternative to a traditional divorce, I believe mediation is an undeniably powerful tool for families ensconced...

How Forgiveness Benefits You After The Divorce

Posted in Couples, Divorce, Mediation.

When couples first consult with me, they often don’t realize the healing power of forgiveness. Everyone wants to be right, but oftentimes, holding onto one’s pride tears the relationship...

8 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Ex-Spouse

Posted in Divorce, Co-parenting, Children, Mediation.

Communication is an integral part of our lives, as we are constantly called to interact with others to complete tasks, gain information, etc. While communicating should be easily...

Division of Assets and Debts

Posted in Divorce, Mediation.

Financial matters are a primary topic of discussion in divorce mediation. While the matter of how much money you have in the bank is quite simple to figure out, it is often a bit...

Divorce Mediation for Parents: One Less Fight the Children Witness

Posted in Divorce, Families and Divorce, Children, Mediation.

Separation and divorce has lasting and varied consequences for families. For children, their coping methods are heavily influenced by their parents’ relationship. If the separation...

Balakhane Mediation Services

Posted in Couples, Mediation.

I offer divorce mediation services to families in the greater Los Angeles area. I help my clients reach settlements agreed upon by both parties, so they may reach the best possible...

How to Tell Your Kids You’re Dating Again

Posted in Divorce, Families and Divorce, Children.

Understandably, telling your kids you are seeing new people is difficult. They could react in a variety of ways. At worst, they could be angry at you for attempting to “replace”...

Successful Co-Parenting

Posted in Divorce, Co-parenting, Families and Divorce, Children.

Successful co-parenting is important for the long-term happiness of your child. Getting involved in conflicts with your co-parent will elicit a range of negative responses, as is...

Creating Effective Parenting Plans: Working With Your Children’s Developmental Needs

Posted in Co-parenting, Families and Divorce, Children.

Co-parenting does not work unless parents strive to cooperate with each other for the benefit of their children, and while cooperation is certainly important, parents should also...

How to Tell Your Kids That You’re Getting a Divorce

Posted in Divorce, Children.

Before telling your kids about your divorce, be sure to have a strategy. Find articles, first-hand accounts and professional advice to inform the way you craft the narrative, so...

Should You Get Married?

Posted in Couples, Families and Divorce.

Getting married is both a leap of faith and a conscious decision to share your life with another person. As such, it should not be entered into without a lot of consideration for...

How to Survive The Holidays

Posted in Families and Divorce.

Being single during the holidays can be excruciating. While everyone is celebrating a season that brings everyone together, you’re reminded of the fact that you are alone. One of...

The Importance of Listening In Mediation

Posted in Couples, Listening, Divorce, Families and Divorce, Mediation.

Throughout my years as a mediator, I have experienced the power of listening in every case I have worked on. This article offers an expert’s perspective on what makes an effective...

Child Custody Laws in the United States

Posted in Divorce, Child Custody Laws.

Custody laws vary by state, and for the purpose of knowing your rights in the midst of co-parenting, it is important to know where your state stands. Follow the link below to find...

Tips for Meaningful Dating

Posted in Couples.

Dating after ending a marriage is daunting, and many people find themselves at a loss when trying to connect romantically with other people. It is important to look at the world...

Divorce, retirement funds and QDROs

Posted in Divorce, Retirement.

While it might come as a surprise, your 401(k) is likely to be a part of your divorce settlement. This retirement fund is classified as a joint asset, and as such, it is handled...

Co-parenting: New Perspectives

Posted in Divorce, Co-parenting.

Life challenges us at times, and co-parenting after a divorce presents a myriad of difficulties. It is important to remain positive and respectful for the sake of your children,...

Recently Divorced: Now What?

Posted in Divorce, Co-parenting.

Moving on after a divorce is difficult, and co-parenting complicates this process by shoring up a lot of the negative emotions surrounding a failed marriage. Partners are required...

How to Make Your Divorce as Expensive as Possible

Posted in Divorce, Financial.

Divorce is a process that gets expensive quickly. While it’s possible to spend very little on the process, most divorces end up costing more than either party anticipated. The process...

What Smart Women Do After Divorce

Posted in Divorce.

Every mistake and misfortune is an opportunity for growth. Intelligent women use their divorces to find out who they are and what they want out of life. The following list talks...

6 Reasons To Go To Couples Therapy, Even If Your Partner Won’t

Posted in Couples, Divorce.

Divorce can be a very stressful event. Marriage and family therapists can help you through the trauma of separation and divorce. Even if undergone alone, therapy can help you deal...

What makes a happy marriage?

Posted in Couples.

Keeping your marriage alive and thriving requires effort and care. In the article below, Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW, compares maintaining a relationship to nourishing a plant. 7 Small...

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Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Divorcing a Narcissist: What You Should Know

What are the steps in the mediation process?

Top Ten Reasons Why Couples Divorce

Life After Divorce: Coping with Loneliness

Why Should You Consider Mediation When Getting a Divorce?

How Forgiveness Benefits You After The Divorce

8 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Ex-Spouse

Division of Assets and Debts

Divorce Mediation for Parents: One Less Fight the Children Witness

Balakhane Mediation Services

How to Tell Your Kids You’re Dating Again

Successful Co-Parenting

Creating Effective Parenting Plans: Working With Your Children’s Developmental Needs

How to Tell Your Kids That You’re Getting a Divorce

Should You Get Married?

How to Survive The Holidays

The Importance of Listening In Mediation

Child Custody Laws in the United States

Tips for Meaningful Dating

Divorce, retirement funds and QDROs

Co-parenting: New Perspectives

Recently Divorced: Now What?

How to Make Your Divorce as Expensive as Possible

What Smart Women Do After Divorce

6 Reasons To Go To Couples Therapy, Even If Your Partner Won’t

What makes a happy marriage?

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