April 2015 Blog Posts (5)

New clients often have questions regarding mediation. I’ve put together a list of questions and answers to help shed some light on the ins and outs of mediation.

Q: Why would I mediate instead of choosing typical litigation?

A: There are several reasons why mediation is better than litigation:

• It can be faster and less expensive
• It's much more private
• It tends to create less emotional turbulence for the couple
• Court…

{2:45 minutes to read} If you were divorced in 2014 and are preparing to file your taxes, you need to be aware of which filing status to use. The filing status should be Single or Head of Household if you are divorced.  Can both parties claim Head of Household? You can if each party meets the qualifications.



You also need to think…

A few months ago, I met with Ginita Wall, a CPA and Certified Financial Planner from San Diego. She's been offering divorce workshops called Second Saturday, which take place, appropriately, on the second Saturday of every month. These workshops began with a 26-year-old nonprofit organization, originally started by the Women's Institute for Financial Education. This…

A few months ago, I met with Ginita Wall, a CPA and Certified Financial Planner from San Diego. She's been offering divorce workshops called Second Saturday, which take place, appropriately, on the second Saturday of every month. These workshops began with a 26-year-old nonprofit organization, originally started by the Women's Institute for Financial Education. This…

A few months ago, I met with Ginita Wall, a CPA and Certified Financial Planner from San Diego. She's been offering divorce workshops called Second Saturday, which take place, appropriately, on the second Saturday of every month. These workshops began with a 26-year-old nonprofit organization, originally started by the Women's…