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Divorce Options Workshop Scheduled Saturday, March 4 in Carmel Valley
New location with convenient freeway access can lessen the stress of divorce with information about your no-court alternatives San Diegans facing difficult decisions about divorce can now take advantage of valuable free workshops in a convenient new location, where they can learn about their alternatives to a stressful, adversarial divorce. Led by volunteer attorneys, financial…
Read MoreJustin Reckers named President of Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego
Media contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, Fellow PRSA 619-997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com (SAN DIEGO) – Financial professional Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, has been named President of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego for the 2017 term. Reckers is the Chief Executive Officer of WellSpring Divorce Advisors, and the lead Financial Advisor at Fonte Financial…
Read MoreDivorce Options Workshop moves to Carmel Valley on February 4
Workshop location moves to new location in February for your convenince (SAN DIEGO) – If your marriage is ending and you plan to file for divorce, get the information you need to make important decisions at the free “Divorce Options” workshop in San Diego offered by the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. The…
Read MoreWant to Divorce Like Brad and Angie? Choose Collaborative Divorce
After the initial news about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce hit the headlines including accusations of angry episodes and plenty of gossipy accusations, the two famous actors realized their family, especially their six minor children, would be better off if they didn’t hash out their problems in public. When the dust settled, the pair…
Read MoreDivorce Ain’t Pretty But It Doesn’t Have to Get Ugly
by Anne Janda, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Collaborative Coach The best divorce is plain and simple. Here are five ways to have one of those. Tell the truth. If you’re having an affair, it’s time to spill the beans. If you’ve been squirreling away marital funds in a secret savings or…
Read MoreTop 5 Financial Moves If Divorce Is In Your Future
If previous statistics are any prediction, a wave of divorce filings will hit courts across the United States including in San Diego County at the beginning of 2017. Divorce is a chaotic time, but no matter how difficult it is, it is critically important to address your financial situation and take several specific steps before…
Read MoreYour Pre-Divorce Holiday Season Coping Guide
by Lynn Waldman, LCSW Have you been facing this holiday season with a mix of emotions; on one hand, hoping things will get better in your relationship, while at the same time dreading another holiday feeling stuck, empty, alone and wondering why you stay? Suppose part of you has decided you are going to leave…
Read MoreFinancial Mistakes Men and Women Make When Getting Divorced
Under the emotional stress of a divorce, it can be difficult to make decisions, especially when they involved financial matters. There are several common mistakes that occur. Some are made by the person who is the primary breadwinner, often the husband. There are different common mistakes made by the person who makes less money, or…
Read MoreCan I Be Divorced Yesterday? Or is Slower Faster?
by Shawn Skillin, Esq. I get calls all the time from one spouse who is in a great big hurry to get divorced. And that’s OK. But, the other spouse is often in exactly the opposite frame of mind. Why is that and how do you deal with it? What does the law say? Let’s…
Read MoreWhat Is A Divorce Coach – and Do I Need One?
by Lynn Waldman, LCSW, and Tina Mears, LMFT Couples starting the Collaborative Divorce process understand they will be working with family law attorneys to help facilitate the legal requirements. They also recognize the advantages of working with a neutral financial professional such as a Certified Financial Planner or Certified Divorce Analyst, especially when there are…
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