by Cindy Elwell | Aug 24, 2016 | Divorce Process
Divorce is going to cost you – no doubt about it. Finding the financial resources to pay for divorce may take some creativity. In addition to the usual methods such as personal savings, borrowing from family, and seeking ways to cut back on discretionary spending,...
by Cindy Elwell | Aug 10, 2016 | Divorce Process
When someone calls my office and says, “I want a divorce. Where do I start?”, the first thing I ask them is if they are absolutely sure that this is really what they want. It’s a major step with permanent ramifications, so if there is any doubt at all it’s very...
by Cindy Elwell | Dec 1, 2014 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers
In a recent conversation with Joann Babiak, a San Francisco Bay Area attorney who handles many family law matters including divorce and mediation of family-related conflicts, we discussed the topic of mediation. With a background in psychology and extensive training...
by Cindy Elwell | Aug 19, 2013 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
It’s a common belief that when people decide to get a divorce, the procedure is to hire a lawyer and then fight it out in divorce court. This certainly is one way to go about it, but rarely is it the best way. There are much better alternatives. So, what types of...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 13, 2012 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
As difficult as it may be for a couple to decide that it’s time to end their marriage, it is often just the beginning of a grueling divorce process that saps their money and energy, and seems to drag on forever. That is, if they decide to go through the divorce using...
