Posts Tagged ‘California Mediators’
What Are Watts Charges In A California Divorce?
Watts charges, also known as Watts credits, is often used in California divorce proceedings. The term was derived from Marriage of the Watts, a 1985 case. What are Watts Charges/Credits? A Watts credit is basically a charge that one spouse can make against another for half of a community’s asset in use, post-separation. The Watts…
Read MoreWhat Is A Contempt Action In A Divorce Case And How Do I File It?
The final decree of divorce announced by a court of law is legally binding on both the parties involved in the lawsuit. In other words, it is a legal obligation on both the spouses to fulfill the demands of all court orders regarding the various aspects of a divorce verdict such as child custody, visitation,…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Becoming Popular in California & the U.S.
Although the rate of divorce has actually declined in recent years, there is still a tremendous amount of pressure on the family law court system which often has more cases to handle than judicial officers available to handle them.  In addition to that, most divorce cases that end up in court aren’t always the most…
Read MoreDivorce Can Increase Heart Attack Risk in Women
Researchers have found that divorce can adversely impact the heart health of women. Substantial research has already shown the negative effects of divorce on physical well-being, but a recent Duke University study reveals that multiple divorces can increase the risk of heart attacks. The findings indicate women who divorced at least once were 24 percent…
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