Melissa D. Cianci
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Melissa D. Cianci
The Benefits of Choosing Divorce Mediation
Divorce can be a bit messy and extremely taxing on an emotional level, especially when spouses go through the litigation process. Divorce litigation can be incredibly time-consuming, expensive, and leave all parties involved with too many wounded feelings. If you have children, you might even find…
What You Need to Know About Child Support in California
The amount of money ordered by a California family court for a parent or both parents to pay is known as child support. It will usually be paid to you if you are the custodial parent. You will often receive monthly child support payments. It…
How Job Losses Impact Your Child Support Agreement
When you experience a major life change like losing your job, you may be afraid of how you are going to financially support your family and yourself. If you have lost your job as a result of COVID-19 and are therefore unable to make child…
What Should I Include in a Prenuptial Agreement?
If you are planning to get married and agreed to create a prenuptial agreement with your fiancé, you must now tackle the task of understanding what should be included in this crucial legal document. Every couple’s circumstances are unique and, therefore, to ensure your prenuptial…
Court Closures
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented about of uncertainty in the world. Our courts are no exception. Perhaps you’ve read the news and wonder if the courts in California are considered “essential” under Governor Newsom’s stay at home order. Perhaps you’ve tried calling…
Co-Parenting After Divorce
Raising children can be a challenge for anyone, but it is especially difficult for divorced parents. If you went through a particularly hostile split, you may still be harboring some resentments, which can get in the way of your ability to effectively co-parent. Regardless of…
Divorce vs. Legal Separation: Which Is Right for Me?
Nobody says “I do” with the intention of splitting up, but the reality is that many couples separate and divorce every year. In California, couples have the option of filing for a divorce or getting a legal separation. These two options both result in the couple living separately…
Stigmas Around Divorce and How to Get Past Them
Parties experiencing difficulties in their marriage are bombarded from every direction with opinions and advice. Family and friends, although well-meaning, sometimes do more harm than good, projecting their own personal values and beliefs into a situation they know little - or nothing - about. Society…
4 Common Surrogacy Myths Debunked
Whether you are interested in becoming a surrogate mother or growing your family through surrogacy, you might have the wrong impression about surrogacy without even knowing. There are a lot of myths out there about surrogacy laws and the surrogacy process, but we’re here to clear…
Divorce Mediation Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Mediation Session
If you and your divorce have decided to part ways, you may have decided – or you may have been required – to attend mediation to resolve disputes and reach a divorce settlement agreement. Mediation is a great way to finalize a divorce without spending a fortune…
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