Archive for October 2012

“Keeping secrets about your financial past and your spending habits can do as much damage to your relationship as having an affair.” Justin Reckers, CFP, of Pacific Divorce Management and CFLG San Diego member, was recently interviewed by CNNMoney.com about the effects of financial infidelity on a marriage. Justin lists some red flags and some important…

Moving out of the family residence may seem good enough to be considered separated, but it can end up being a costly mistake. Family law attorney and CFLG San Diego member Julia M. Garwood, CFLS, of Garwood Family Law has produced a helpful video presentation explaining why establishing a legal separation date protects you, whether…

In her column for Communities at Washington Times, CFLG San Diego member Myra Chack Fleischer, family law attorney, reports on a San Diego murder case in which a man killed his former girlfriend when she broke off the relationship. Domestic violence murders are up this year in many American cities. Many are triggered by a…

U-T TV reporter Kristina Le interviews CFLG San Diego member Dr. Lori Love, marriage and family therapist, about the trend toward sexy Halloween costumes aimed at very young girls. Are they harmless fun, or sending harmful messages? Watch Dr. Love’s comments here.

CFLG San Diego member and psychologist Dr. Robert Simon talks with U-T TV afternoon host Taylor Baldwin about legislation recently signed into California law by Governor Jerry Brown prohibiting so-called “gay aversion therapy” for minors. Dr. Simon explains why this therapy is ineffective and should not be used by mental health professionals. See Dr. Simon’s…