If you and your spouse have been seeing a couples’ therapist and are finding that marriage counseling isn’t working, you’re not alone. In fact, it is not uncommon for couples who take […]
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The Early Warning Signs of Divorce
Every marriage is going to have struggles and challenges, but a strong marriage evolves by working through the conflicts that are certain to arise throughout the years. According to some clinical psychologists, […]
Continue readingWhy Conversations about Mediated Divorces are Increasing
A Mediated Divorce Can Cut Expenses Legal battles are not inexpensive no matter what the legal dispute is about. Just paying for the court’s attention and time can end up costing more […]
Continue readingCouples Relationships Interview with Todd Creager
A colleague of Buncher Family Law, Todd Creager MSW, offers an interesting perspective about couples working on improving their relationships. Todd’s practice focuses on marriage and sex therapy. He is also a […]
Continue readingDivorce vs. Family Law
Family law is broad area of the law which covers many related issues. The term “divorce” typically refers solely to the dissolution of a marriage and is a subset of family law. […]
Continue readingMediation and Assets
What Information about Assets will a Mediator need in a Divorce Proceeding? In a mediation, both spouses decide to work collaboratively with a mediator. However, you can also retain your own independent […]
Continue readingHoliday Custody Strategies
The holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness and togetherness, a time to enjoy getting together with family and friends. But, if you’re going through a divorce or parental custody […]
Continue readingStrategies to Keep a Lid on Divorce
According to Lawyers.com, the average divorce in California costs approximately $17,500 and takes 15 months to complete. At Buncher Family Law we see a wide variety of cases from the simple to […]
Continue readingCan I Retain an Attorney and a Mediator at the Same Time?
You can absolutely retain your own independent attorney, along with a neutral mediator, in any pending family law case. A mediator will remain neutral, and should be retained jointly by you and […]
Continue readingIs Mediation Right for You?
For many, an amicable divorce is what is desired. The mediation process typically takes less time and is less expensive than a traditional divorce. However, the caveat is it takes two willing […]
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