Vợ hoặc chồng của tôi và tôi đang suy nghĩ l bằng cách sử dụng một trung gian hòa giải ly hôn. Có bất cứ điều gì chúng ta nên biết l trước khi chúng tôi bắt đầu quá trình? các cặp vợ chồng l và nhiều hơn nữa đang chuyển sang hòa giải để đàm phán các thỏa thuận di-l vorce. | S P O U S E S A N D P A R T N E R S by one spouse before the marriage remains his or her separate property during the marriage although a portion of it may be considered community property if the business increased in value during the marriage or both spouses contributed to its worth. Property purchased with a combination of separate and community funds is part community and part separate property so long as a spouse is able to show that some separate funds were used. Separate property mixed together with community property generally becomes community property. My spouse and I are thinking of using a divorce mediator. Is there anything we should know before we begin the process More and more couples are turning to mediation in order to negotiate divorce agreements. Mediation almost always takes less time is less expensive and results in a more solid agreement than using a lawyer to take the case to court. Of course every divorcing spouse should know and understand his or her legal rights before agreeing to a settlement even one reached through mediation. You might want to consult a lawyer or do some independent legal research early in the process and then have a lawyer review the agreement before signing. See Chapter 17 Courts and Mediation for general information on mediation and Chapter 16 Parents and Children for more information on mediating disputes about child custody and visitation. I ve heard some divorces take months or even years to become final. Is there a way I can get child support and access to the family s more reliable car during l this time If you ve already decided to obtain a divorce and you have financial or child-rearing concerns you may benefit from a pendente lite action which literally means pending the litigation. In a pendente lite procedure a court may sign orders providing for temporary alimony child support and asset distribution if appropriate. A lawyer is usually involved because the paperwork can be complicated. A pendente lite order
