Top 3 Signs of an Effective, Healthy Co-Parenting Relationship

By admin | March 12, 2020
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It’ll take a ton of work for two people to reach the point in which it is possible to say their co-parenting relationship actually is going well. For the majority of families, there’s room for improvement. Though, instead of concentrating on what isn’t working, identify what’s going well in order for you to accentuate the…

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How Do You Tell Your Partner You’re Ready for A Divorce?

By admin | February 21, 2020
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Divorce: it’s easily among the most stressful experiences anyone could face in their lifetime, and that stress generally starts long before the actual divorce process. Not only would the initial conversation about divorce be stressful, it can also be intimidating. Here are a few tips to consider when informing your partner that you’re ready for…

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Alison Spirito Appears in Los Angeles Lawyer’s Magazine

By admin | January 30, 2020

Alison Spirito, LACFLA member and LACBA board member, was recently published in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. Her thoughtful article suggests that millennial attorneys searching for their legal specialty may find a good fit in family law, specifically in mediation and collaborative divorce, which are consensual dispute resolution processes. Millennials may be attracted to the problem solving…

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True or False: Is January a High Divorce Month?

By admin | January 15, 2020

For many, the month of January starts off with taking down festive decorations and creating New Year’s resolutions, but did you know divorces are more likely to occur during this month too? Most often, lawyers see their new cases drop off from November and December and then pick up once the holiday celebrations have passed…

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How to be Grateful Despite Going Through a Divorce

By admin | December 26, 2019

Going through a divorce can be a whirlwind of emotions and tumultuous rollercoaster of back and forth sparring between the spouses to come to an agreement. It’s important for you to acknowledge and process the emotional challenges of experiencing your divorce process; however, it is even more important to find out what you are grateful…

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Tips for a Budget Friendly Holiday

By admin | December 1, 2019

When you are newly divorced, surviving and thriving during the holidays can be a monumental hill to climb. The holidays not only can be emotionally stressful, but they can also be financially overwhelming as well. Here are some suggestions we like to share with our clients to help them have a budget-friendly holiday: Use a…

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What You Should Know About Your Divorce Settlement

By admin | October 9, 2019
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When a marriage dissolves through a divorce, the family can feel like it’s in shambles. But did you know there may be a better way to reach a mutual agreement in a calm, dignified and fair way for all involved? The Collaborative Process The collaborative divorce process is a way that married couples can divorce…

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FDS Night at the Dodgers

By admin | September 16, 2019

We had a great time at FDS Night at the Dodgers game on September 14 – even though they lost!

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Post-Divorce Etiquette

By admin | September 10, 2019
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At every stage along the divorce process, it’s easy not to mind your manners and let your emotions lead the way. When this happens, it can have far-reaching outcomes and cause unimaginable pain to all involved. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Utilizing the collaborative divorce process and agreeing to stay out of…

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How does divorce affect my retirement?

By admin | August 14, 2019

Many people start the divorce journey in a certain mindset and often neglect to think about a long-term game plan that includes your retirement and how that will affect your financial landscape. Here are some questions we like to ask our clients regarding how their divorce will change their retirement picture: How will my 401K…

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