--- title: "Articles" description: "Families First Mediation Articles Discover why Families First Mediation is people's first choice. Schedule A Free Consult Read Some of Dina’s Featured Articles “Understanding the 6-Month Period..." url: https://ffmediation.com/articles-2/ date: 2013-03-05 modified: 2026-06-02 author: "Dina Haddad" type: page lang: en --- # Articles # Families First Mediation Articles Discover why Families First Mediation is people’s first choice. [ Schedule A Free Consult ](https://ffmediation.com/schedule-a-free-consult/) ![Faith Based DIvorce Attorney Mediator](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DIvorce-Mediation-Services-lawyer.webp) ## Read Some of Dina’s Featured Articles [![“Understanding the 6-Month Period for Finalizing a Divorce in California”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/1-1-ra248iimwztfdix5uvo4f1zs63wkkcdezvmi1rfq2g.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-6-Months-Period-for-Divorce-Feb-2015.pdf) ### [“Understanding the 6-Month Period for Finalizing a Divorce in California”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-6-Months-Period-for-Divorce-Feb-2015.pdf) February 2015, Vanguard, The Official Publication of the San Jose Police Department [![“Receiving Temporary Supposal Support in a Divorce”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/2-ra248iimwztfdix5uvo4f1zs63wkkcdezvmi1rfq2g.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-Receiving-Spousal-Support.pdf) ### [“Receiving Temporary Supposal Support in a Divorce”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-Receiving-Spousal-Support.pdf) January 2015, Vanguard, The Official Publication of the San Jose Police Department [![Frustration and maybe a lttle concern show on the expression of a woman as she waits to see if her husband can get their vintage red converatble repaired.](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Putting-the-Client-in-the-Drivers-Seat-of-their-Divorce-1-ra248iimwztfdix5uvo4f1zs63wkkcdezvmi1rfq2g.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SCVCAMFT_Nov_Dec_13_7_71.pdf) ### [“Putting Your Clients Back in the Driver’s Seat of Their Divorce.”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SCVCAMFT_Nov_Dec_13_7_71.pdf) November 2013 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cohabitation-Agreement-October-2014.pdf) ### [“Avoid a Legal Nightmare with a Cohabitation Agreement.”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cohabitation-Agreement-October-2014.pdf) October 2014, Vanguard, The Official Publication of the San Jose Police Department [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Divorcing-Wisely.pdf) ### [“Divorcing Wisely Will Save You Time and Money.”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Divorcing-Wisely.pdf) September 2014, Vanguard, The Official Publication of the San Jose Police Department [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/SCVCAMFT_May_Jun_14-Premarital-Agreements.pdf) ### [“Why Would I Need a Premarital Agreement?”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/SCVCAMFT_May_Jun_14-Premarital-Agreements.pdf) May 2014 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News. [![When Should I file for divorce](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/When-Should-I-file-for-divorce-1.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SCV-CAMFT-March-2014-When-Should-I-File-for-Divorce.pdf) ### [“When Should I File for Divorce?” ](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SCV-CAMFT-March-2014-When-Should-I-File-for-Divorce.pdf) March 2014 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SCV-CAMFT-Jan_Feb-20141.pdf) ### [“Obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SCV-CAMFT-Jan_Feb-20141.pdf) January 2014 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![How does this process starts](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7.webp)](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/When-Should-I-filed-for-Divorce-Vanguard-2014.pdf) ### [“When Should I File for Divorce? ](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/When-Should-I-filed-for-Divorce-Vanguard-2014.pdf) December 2014, Vanguard, The Official Publication of the San Jose Police Department [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_9089-min.webp)](#) ### [“Developing a Successful Timeshare Plan.” ](#) january 2013 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![faith-based divorce mediation](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/article-03.webp)](#) ### [“The Importance of a Detailed Parenting Plan.”](#) November 2012 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Im-Getting-a-Divorce.-Now-What.webp)](#) ### [“I’m Getting a Divorce. Now What?”](#) July 2012 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![Helping Clients Through Divorce](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/businessman-businesswoman-sitting-front-manager-workplace_23-2147857315-ra248jgh3tupp4vspe2qzjr8rhrxs1h5c09zj1ebw8.webp)](#) ### [“Helping Clients Through Divorce.”](#) September 2012 edition of Broken Love: The Intersection of Divorce and Therapy, SCV-CAMFT News [![Dealing With The Pains Of Divorce Through Meaningful And Complete Apology](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/article-01-ra248kebanw00qufjwhdk1ipcvnazqkvo4xh0bcxq0.webp)](http://www.mediate.com//articles/haddadD3.cfm) ### [“Dealing With The Pains Of Divorce Through Meaningful And Complete Apology”](http://www.mediate.com//articles/haddadD3.cfm) November 2010 [![How Divorce Works at Families First Mediation?](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/slider-03-rax2dcb0jts0x2m0h52t2qdayslkxfmy454tf1ofco.webp)](#) ### [“Working Through Shortfalls of the Ex Parte Process, The Recorder”](#) December 27, 2010 [![moving past divorce](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/moving-past-divorce-1.webp)](#) ### [“Reconciliation: Moving Past Divorce”](#) July 2010 [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/article-02.webp)](#) ### [“Ex Parte Process Across County Lines,The Recorder, ”](#) December 20, 2010 [![](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Learning-to-Forgive-in-California-Divorce.webp)](http://www.mediate.com//articles/haddadD1.cfm) ### [“Learning to Forgive in Divorce.”](http://www.mediate.com//articles/haddadD1.cfm) July 2010 [![“Family Court Falls Short, The Recorder”](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Family-Court-Falls-Short-The-Recorder-.webp)](#) ### [“Family Court Falls Short, The Recorder ”](#) December 1, 2011 [![It’s Time for More ADR](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/articl-04-ra248kebanw00qufjwhdk1ipcvnazqkvo4xh0bcxq0.webp)](https://www.courts.ca.gov/3074.htm) ### [“It’s Time for More ADR”](https://www.courts.ca.gov/3074.htm) December 27, 2010 ## Looking For An Experienced Divorce Mediator? - ** Answer all your questions - ** Coordinate with & keep your spouse on track - ** Guaranteed court acceptance [ Schedule A Free Consultation ](https://ffmediation.com/schedule-a-free-consult/) [ Call Us Today ](tel:%204083573486%20) ![Expert Californian Mediator Dina Haddad - Super lawyer](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dina-Haddad.webp) ### Dina Haddad, Esq. 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