Navigating A Parenting Plan in Mediation
Navigating A Parenting Plan in Mediation Presented By Leyla Balakhane
Please join us for our next SCMA Family Professional Development Group (PDG) for Family Mediators meeting...
Balakhane Mediation Takes Part in APFM’s Mediator’s Search For Meaning 2.0 – The Family Mediators Heart
Balakhane Mediation Takes Part in APFM’s Mediator’s Search For Meaning 2.0 – The Family Mediators Heart
Leyla recently took part in an insightful three-part Academy of Professional...
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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...
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