LA Fires,
Family
Apr. 16, 2025
Mediating divorce after a natural disaster
When divorcing couples attempt to mediate property division after a natural disaster, they face heightened uncertainty around real estate valuation--especially if the family home is the primary asset--requiring thoughtful analysis, expert input, and flexibility to navigate drastically shifting market conditions and emotional stakes.
Dianna Gould-Saltman
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Southwestern University School of Law
Appointed to the bench in 2010, she presided over family law matters, including trials of high-net-worth parties and complex child custody cases. Before taking the bench, she practiced family law for 25 years and became certified as a family law specialist in 1992.
When a couple seeks to settle their divorce through mediation,
both sides generally come into the process with a general idea about how they
want the financial pie divided. They may have documentation supporting the
valuation of those assets, including the family home and any other real estate acquired during the marriage.
But all bets could be off if a natural disaster strikes in...
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