by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Jun 26, 2025 | Divorce Mediation, family law
The thought of a long, drawn-out court battle over child custody is enough to cause any parent sleepless nights, especially when you consider the toll it can take on your children. Recent research has shown that exposure to ongoing conflict, even nonviolent arguments,...
by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Apr 30, 2025 | Divorce Mediation, family law
Whether you’re facing a divorce, custody dispute, or disagreements over spousal support, deciding how to resolve a family law issue can feel daunting. The prospect of paying tens of thousands in legal fees while discussing private matters in a public courtroom can add...
by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Apr 25, 2025 | Divorce Mediation, family law
California recently passed significant legislation—Senate Bill 940 (SB 940)—that family law professionals must thoroughly understand to stay effective and compliant in 2025 and beyond. While SB 940 primarily focuses on arbitration reforms, it also includes a small yet...
by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Aug 9, 2024 | Divorce Mediation
Updated March 2025 As a divorce remedy, mediation focuses on communication and cooperation, using areas of common interest to help couples reach a divorce resolution that works for both parties. These methods can be extremely effective – there’s a reason why the...
by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Jul 10, 2024 | Divorce Mediation
Going through a divorce can be a complicated and charged process, and one of the main areas of disagreement is often alimony or spousal support. As someone who specializes in divorce law, I know how important it is to provide clear guidance to clients regarding the...
by Neil Forester Founder of Forester Family Law and California Certified Family Law Specialist. | Jun 4, 2024 | Divorce Mediation
Asset division is one of the most complicated and time-consuming parts of any divorce. It can also frequently be an emotional flashpoint, as both parties worry about being robbed of what they feel is rightfully theirs. Although California has a 50/50 law, which means...
