Navigating Divorce

Educational Family Law Series

Learn what you need to know about California divorce, taught by Dina Haddad, Esq., LLM. The divorce process can be overwhelming. We’re here to make it easier.

By Dina Haddad, Esq.

Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator

Important tutorials to increase your mediation success

For Only $199.00 You’ll Learn

Course 1

Divorce Basics

Learn the 4 steps to every CA divorce.

Course 2

Dividing Property & Debts

Learn property laws, negotiation tips for division of property, and how to fill out your required disclosure forms..

Course 3

Child Custody

Learn the differences in custody, timeshare schedules, & how to have a great parenting plan.

Course 4

Child Support

How child support is calculated, when its ordered and how its paid; and what expenses are shared.

Course 5

Spousal Support

When spousal support is ordered, what it is, how it is calculated, and how to negotiate the right amount.

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Petition & Response in California Divorce, with Dina Haddad, California divorce mediator.

Navigating Divorce

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” Thank you for working with us at Families First Mediation. We strive for all our clients to have the legal information they need to successfully mediate their divorce. Learning the information helps establish general understanding, and can be the foundation to creative agreements. Not only does that help you, but using this course can save you valuable time in the mediation. Who doesn’t like some cost savings? “

Dina Haddad, Esq.

Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator

Dina Haddad is the founder and principal of Families First Mediation, one of California’s top-rated mediation services.

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