What is the first step in the divorce process? Join us for our Divorce Options Workshop, November 3, to learn about all the steps involved in the divorce process and the different options available so you can maximize your ability to make good decisions during the difficult and challenging time. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 3, at 9 a.m.
Read More →While your marriage may not have worked out, you have choices about how you divorce. While divorce can be extremely stressful, emotionally difficult and a life changer, there are ways to get through it with your dignity intact, even with your family intact. Most people probably do not think of divorce in terms of being a ‘success’ and may wonder, “Doesn’t divorce imply failure?” This is not productive. If a divorce is inevitable, there are choices you can make which provide you the help and guidance you need to make positive decisions about a healthier future. As a Divorce Coach,…
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The Tax Cut and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 is changing the tax rules around spousal support. Currently, if you pay spousal support, it is an “above the line” tax deduction. Meaning the total amount of the spousal support payment comes right off the top of your income and you don’t pay taxes on it. For example, if you make $100,000 per year and pay $10,000 per year in spousal support, you only pay taxes on $90,000 of income. If you are the recipient of the $10,000 per year in spousal support, you pay taxes on the spousal support.…
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When are the new tax laws taking affect? How do the new tax laws affect your divorce? Get the answers to these questions and more when you join us for our Divorce Options Workshop, October 6. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 6, at 9 a.m.
Read More →San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 08/27/2018 — The annual awards are given by the Collaborative Practice California (CPCal) group. The Eureka Award recognizes and honors those who “have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Practice in California,” the association says. Lewis is only the third recipient from San Diego. “I’m honored to receive the Eureka Award from Collaborative Practice California,” said Lewis. “To be an award recipient with the other two San Diego Collaborative Group members, Mark Hill (2006) and Shawn Weber (2015), is a very special moment for me.” Ms. Lewis specializes…
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You are up nights thinking about a divorce. You cannot sleep. You aren’t alone. Sleepless nights and anxiety often occur with divorce.. Folks just like you have dealt with and overcome such fears, and you can too. Where do you begin? Speak to Professionals Fear isn’t your friend when you need to make critical decisions. The antidote to fear is information. Good decision-making starts with good information, and educated professionals are where you should start. To start with, attend a Divorce Options™ Workshop and find out about the different types of divorce options and what they entail. Whether to divorce…
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Take control of your divorce. Join us September 1 for our next Divorce Options Workshop. Get information to help you make decisions about: Separate and community property Spousal support and alimony Child support, legal and physical child custody Tax consequences of divorce Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 1, at 9 a.m.
Read More →The time of a divorce may be full of sadness, confusion, and anger. The emotions of your children might be running high, and it’s the best time to step in and offer additional comfort and care for them. Emotional distress of kids surrounding divorce may be minimized if you and your co-parent are able to recall these tips: Allow them to share their concerns During this time, your kids are going to have many concerns, and you have to listen to what they they’re saying, and then work it out with them. Don’t shut them down, and don’t make them…
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Collaborative Divorce is a client driven, family centered way to get divorced. It is a team approach with each party having a lawyer as well as other team members to support the family through the process. However, in the collaborative divorce, the lawyers work together to keep the clients out of court and to help them reach unique solutions that work for their family situations. They also help the clients manage costs. The lawyers role in a collaborative divorce is to advise the client about their legal rights and options, take care of all the legal paperwork and write up…
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Divorce brings about many questions. Join us August 4 to learn the answers to many of your questions, including: What happens if we go to court? How long does it take to get divorced? How much do divorces cost? What should you do to start getting divorced? What community resources are available? Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 4, at 9 a.m.
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