Role of a Divorce Mediator – 3
By Bill Ferguson November 16th, 2023
As a Divorce mediator I wear many hats when helping you and your spouse work through the terms of your divorce. Besides being a neutral party (blog 1) and a idea generator (blog2) I also provide a safe place where you and your soon to be ex can negotiate the terms of your divorce. In a litigated divorce there is usually a great deal of unnecessa...
The Role of a Divorce Mediator – 2
By Bill Ferguson November 11th, 2023
New clients ask me all the time - What is exactly is your role as our divorce mediator? Coach and idea generator Besides being the neutral third party who is here to help you both work through a list of wants and needs (see previous blog post) another role I play as your divorce mediator is one of coach and idea generator. Sometimes you may co...
The Role of a Divorce Mediator – 1
By Bill Ferguson November 11th, 2023
New clients ask me all the time - What is exactly is your role as our divorce mediator? There are many answers to this question because as a divorce mediator I wear many hats in my goal to help you both work through the difficult process of getting a divorce and I try to make this as easy as possible and I accomplish that in numerous ways. Over th...
Choosing a Divorce Mediator: How to Make the Right Decision
By Bill Ferguson September 15th, 2023
Going through a divorce can be tough from the time you make the decision to the time you must decide how you want to proceed. Understanding the process, what your options are and how mediation can make the process easier, more productive, less stressful and less expensive are all important factors for you to understand when choosing someone who can...
Navigating Divorce: Understanding the Role of Using a Divorce Mediator...
By Bill Ferguson August 24th, 2023
Navigating Divorce: Understanding the Role of Using a Divorce Mediator instead of a Lawyer Deciding to Divorce is a both challenging and emotionally draining process that can often leave couples feeling overwhelmed. Where do you even start and how do you decide what is best for you and your divorcing spouse. Knowing what the different choices you ...
Contested & Uncontested Divorce In California and Other Defenitions
By Bill Ferguson August 9th, 2023
Mediator: A mediator is a neutral third party who is trained in the process of mediation and brings their skills, knowledge and experience to help two parties come to an agreement that will settle their dispute without a lengthy and costly legal battle. A mediator does not impose a decision on either of the parties, but guides each party to make am...
California Divorce Process – Streamlining Your Divorce
By Bill Ferguson July 26th, 2023
How we do it here at California Divorce Mediators.com The process we use is one that we have found works for our clients and gives them each the benefits of mediation whereas individuals they get to be heard completely. At California Divorce mediation do it in the following way: Initial Discussion about the case together via zoom Gather ...
11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce By ERIC...
By Bill Ferguson June 21st, 2017
Common sense suggests that asking the right questions before getting married can make for a better union, but rarely is the other side of the coin examined. That could be because, by the time the prospect of divorce surfaces, spouses may already be in a stressful frame of mind, and in no mood for a game of 20 — or even 11 — questions. That ...
Filing Divorce without an Attorney
By Bill Ferguson March 2nd, 2017
Divorce. It’s the dreaded “D” word. For many, divorce is a time of pain, stress, and great contemplation. Emotions are in a heightened state and respective spouses can feel at odds. When children are at the center of the separation, divorce can become even more complicated. There are matters of children, assets, and the division of property...