The Power of the Positive Approach
It’s officially November and in 24 days it will be Thanksgiving. Historically, Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks for a good harvest, and to rejoice together after much hard
The Power of the Positive Approach
I’ve presented these articles which I have written because I feel they offer good information for my clients. Reading them at your leisure will help you better understand your situation. If you have any questions regarding what you’ve read here, especially how it may relate to your own family law issue, please feel free to contact my office. We will be happy to arrange a consultation to discuss all your questions.
5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Divorce Attorney and Keep Your Attorneys’ Fees Down
Often we hear the lamenting by clients (and others) about how much a divorce costs. Some of us have heard the joke, “Why does divorce cost so much? … Because
The Collaborative Divorce Team
The collaborative divorce model involves a team approach to resolve disputes. Because the team members are working together to reach a settlement, the adversarial nature and posturing often found in
Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce
There are several ways to obtain a divorce in California. The spectrum of options includes the do-it-yourself divorce, mediation, collaboration or traditional litigation. However, there is no one-size-fits-all option. You
Resolving Child Custody Cases: Complex Strategies
We previously discussed methods of resolving custody cases that are cooperative and cost-effective, but that depend on the parents’ ability to agree about a solution. If no such agreement is
Resolving Child Custody Cases: Cooperative Strategies
Disputes in legal proceedings can be resolved; the question is, how do they get resolved? Child custody disputes can be resolved relatively quickly and inexpensively or in a lengthy and
Be Prepared to Account for Assets in Your Control After Separation From Your Spouse
Over the past decade, the issue of a spouse’s fiduciary duties in a marriage as well as after separation, through the disposition of community property, has been a growing and
The Children Are Back in School, Now it is Time to Think About the Holidays
People often ask if family law has a cycle, like other businesses. The answer is, of course. Family law is not just about divorce it is also about children and
Accountings or Trusts for Child Support are Contrary to the Law
Often parental relationships are inseparable from financial control. Whether or not this is appropriate, it is a reality. When parents divorce or unmarried parents separate, there is frequently a child
Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Divorce Or Custody Battle
Emotions often run high when people are arguing over money, property and children. They frequently do not trust each other and are working hard to advance their own interests in