De Falla Law & Mediation

03/16/2026

Divorce after a long marriage can feel like having the rug pulled out from under you. Your routines change. Your home may change. And your finances—well, they suddenly need a brand‑new plan. Even if you are eligible for spousal support, it is just one piece of a much bigger financial picture.

The good news? You can rebuild. And it starts with a simple, empowering approach.

Divorce after a long marriage can feel like having the rug pulled out from under you. Your routines change.

03/09/2026

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both keep couples out of court and allow you and your spouse to control the outcome of your divorce. Mediation uses one neutral professional and is typically faster and more affordable, while Collaborative Divorce relies on a full support team—including attorneys, divorce coaches, and a financial neutral—making it better suited for higher-conflict or more complex cases.

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both keep couples out of court and allow you and your spouse to control the outcome of your divorce.

09/02/2025

Collaborative Divorce is a voluntary process for divorcing couples who agree to work together respectfully and in good faith to reach

01/13/2025

Divorce often strains and sometimes severs the attachment bonds between parents and their adult children. The estrangement of adult children from their divorcing parents is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.

The estrangement of adult children from their divorcing parents is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.

01/06/2025

January is the International Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of divorce on children, promoting child-focused approaches for families in transition, and prioritizing children’s well-being during and after divorce.

January sees a noticeable uptick in divorce filings, which makes it an ideal month to focus on children caught in the midst of divorce.

12/09/2024

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, and by its nature, the trust between spouses is strained, especially when it comes to untangling shared finances. A financial neutral plays a crucial role in providing education, clarity and objectivity amidst the turmoil.

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, and by its nature, the trust between spouses is strained, especially when it comes

11/18/2024

How do you keep your personal information out of the public eye in a California divorce or separation?

When going through a divorce, most people prefer to keep their personal lives and financial information as private as possible. It’s shocking

08/19/2024

Collaborative Divorce not only provides a more amicable resolution, but also empowers you to take charge of your future.

Divorce is an uncertain process, especially when it involves going to court. However, there is an alternative path

08/05/2024

How to build your self-esteem when you are going through the trauma of divorce.

n my 20 years of working with women in transition, I’ve seen many women who take too much responsibility for their divorce. They feel like

03/12/2024

You may think, “Our divorce will be easy. We have everything all figured out.” But there are many factors that can elevate the complexity of the situation.

There are people that often say “Our divorce will be easy. We have everything all figured out.” But there are factors that can elevate