Avoid Self-Justification For A Smoother Divorce

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Avoid Self-Justification For A Smoother Divorce by Dr. James E. Walton, Ph.D., LMFT PeacefulDivorceLA.com, North Hollywood, California The majority of couples who end up getting divorced experience a gradual drift away from each other over the course of their relationship. It usually comes on slowly and gradually through a pattern of blaming the other and…

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A Smart New Year’s Resolution for Those Considering Divorce

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A Smart New Year’s Resolution for Those Considering Divorce By Jami K. Fosgate, Esq. Family Law Mediator & Collaborative Law Attorney Fosgate Family Law and Mediation Center, Burbank, California Happy New Year 2016! The beginning of the New Year inspires many people to resolve to make changes – the ubiquitous “New Year’s Resolution.” The most…

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The Quality of Mercy: Collaborative Practice, Forgiveness, and Healing

The Quality of Mercy: Collaborative Practice, Forgiveness, and Healing by Lynette Berg Robe, Family Law Specialist Law Offices of Lynette Berg Robe, Encino, California Back when email was brand new, I chose the email moniker, Portia1000@aol.com. I chose this because Portia, a female character in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” dresses up like a man…

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Healing from A Divorce or Breakup

Healing from A Divorce or Breakup by Dr. James E. Walton, Ph.D., LMFT PeacefulDivorceLA.com, North Hollywood First of all, talk about your loss with people who are willing to listen. You might even want to seek out a licensed therapist to help you through this time. It’s important to let yourself know that you can…

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