Law Office of Rebecca M. Medina

02/02/2026

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both keep couples out of court and allow you and your spouse to control the outcome of your divorce. Mediation uses one neutral professional and is typically faster and more affordable, while Collaborative Divorce relies on a full support team—including attorneys, divorce coaches, and a financial neutral.

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both keep couples out of court and allow you and your spouse to control the outcome of your divorce. Mediation uses one neutral professional and is typically faster and more affordable, while Collaborative Divorce relies on a full support team—including attorney...

01/26/2026

A sincere, expectation-free apology during divorce can lower defenses, reduce conflict, and shift conversations from emotional protection to productive problem-solving—especially during mediation—by acknowledging the other person’s experience and restoring dignity, even if the apology is not immediately accepted.

A sincere, expectation-free apology during divorce can lower defenses, reduce conflict, and shift conversations from emotional protection to productive problem-solving—especially during mediation—by acknowledging the other person’s experience and restoring dignity, even if the apology is not i...

01/19/2026

Divorce changes relationships, but it does not have to destroy them. Choosing mediation for your divorce helps reduce conflict, protect children, and preserve extended family and social connections—setting the stage for a healthier transition and a more stable future.

Divorce changes relationships, but it does not have to destroy them. Choosing mediation for your divorce helps reduce conflict, protect children, and preserve extended family and social connections—setting the stage for a healthier transition and a more stable future. Divorce Is a Transformation,

09/02/2025

Collaborative Divorce is a voluntary process for divorcing couples who agree to work together respectfully and in good faith to reach

03/19/2025

Congratulations! You just got engaged, and amidst the excitement of planning your dream wedding, prenuptial agreements, or prenups, may have crossed your mind. But do you need one?

Congratulations! You just got engaged, and amidst the excitement of planning your dream wedding, prenuptial agreements, or prenups, may have crossed your mind. But do you need one? Let's explore this question, especially if you're tying the knot in California. In California, getting married m

03/19/2025

Divorce can have a profoundly negative impact on children if not carefully thought out. However, moving through the divorce process is possible while minimizing the adverse effects on your kids.

Divorce can have a profoundly negative impact on children if not carefully thought out. However, moving through the divorce process is possible while minimizing the adverse effects on your kids. Choosing the correct process is paramount. With its winner-loser mindset, litigation often results in

01/13/2025

Divorce often strains and sometimes severs the attachment bonds between parents and their adult children. The estrangement of adult children from their divorcing parents is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.

The estrangement of adult children from their divorcing parents is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.

01/06/2025

January is the International Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of divorce on children, promoting child-focused approaches for families in transition, and prioritizing children’s well-being during and after divorce.

January sees a noticeable uptick in divorce filings, which makes it an ideal month to focus on children caught in the midst of divorce.

12/09/2024

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, and by its nature, the trust between spouses is strained, especially when it comes to untangling shared finances. A financial neutral plays a crucial role in providing education, clarity and objectivity amidst the turmoil.

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, and by its nature, the trust between spouses is strained, especially when it comes

11/18/2024

How do you keep your personal information out of the public eye in a California divorce or separation?

When going through a divorce, most people prefer to keep their personal lives and financial information as private as possible. It’s shocking

08/19/2024

Collaborative Divorce not only provides a more amicable resolution, but also empowers you to take charge of your future.

Divorce is an uncertain process, especially when it involves going to court. However, there is an alternative path

08/05/2024

How to build your self-esteem when you are going through the trauma of divorce.

n my 20 years of working with women in transition, I’ve seen many women who take too much responsibility for their divorce. They feel like