California Divorce Financial Mistakes

by Susanna Pullen | Jun 18, 2026 | Divorce Mediation

Common financial mistakes made during a California divorce include not understanding community property, attempting to hide assets, failing to budget for post-divorce expenses, overlooking certain assets like pensions and retirement accounts, and rushing to settle....

Senate Bill 1427 & Uncontested Divorce in California

by Susanna Pullen | Mar 2, 2026 | Divorce Mediation

The California Senate has recently introduced Senate Bill 1427, which allows spouses who agree on all terms to file for divorce or legal separation together without having to go through a lengthy process. Senate Bill 1427 & uncontested divorce in California can...

Divorce Mediation in California

by Susanna Pullen | Feb 26, 2026 | Divorce Mediation

Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a person can go through. The process can be complex and often fraught with emotional difficulty. Entering mediation offers an alternative to courtroom litigation that allows each party to find a mutually...

Is My Wife Entitled to Half My 401(k) in a Divorce?

by Susanna Pullen | May 5, 2025 | Divorce Mediation

There are few experiences as painful and frustrating as divorce. The dissolution of a marriage can bring many challenges, including the confusing issue of dividing retirement assets. You may find yourself asking, “Is my wife entitled to half my 401(k)?” While the...

What Assets Cannot Be Touched in Divorce?

by Susanna Pullen | Apr 5, 2025 | Divorce Mediation

When divorce is on the horizon, and proceedings begin, clients tend to ask, “What assets cannot be touched in divorce?” Understanding those assets is vital to ensuring you’re financially protected during the divorce process. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, 111,894...

How Does Mediation Work in a Divorce?

by Susanna Pullen | Feb 20, 2024 | Divorce Mediation

It’s not always easy to consider divorce as a journey you’re about to embark on since no one plans for or expects a marriage to end. Divorce can be daunting since it often carries a negative connotation. This is often from the process of litigation and its downsides...