New Technology Opens California Court System Access to All

Apr 7, 2016

by Susan L Rapp, CFL-S California courts, including Superior Courts handling divorce, support, and child custody matters, have been severely impacted by state budget cuts. This has resulted in a reduction in family court personnel, reduced hours for filings, lengthy waits for divorce judgments to be processed, and delays in…

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Collaborating From Afar On Collaborative Divorce Cases

Apr 1, 2016

by Meredith G. Lewis, CLS-F, CDFA In most Collaborative Divorce cases, the parties and professional team members reside and work in the same city, and are able to have in person meetings throughout the process. What if a situation arises when one of the parties, or even one of the…

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Communication Tools for Collaborative Divorce

Mar 22, 2016

by Tina Mears, LMFT Learning to communicate efficiently and effectively is a progression in skills, just like learning a golf swing or entertaining for 50 people. There are many moving parts and it changes depending on who is in front of you. As you go through Collaborative Divorce, communication is…

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Divorce Is Not A DIY Project: CNBC.com

Mar 10, 2016

There are websites and apps for dating. It seems inevitable there would eventually be websites and apps for getting a divorce. With 70 percent of all divorces processed without the help of an attorney in California, there are many couples looking for guidance. Simple online packages are available offering step-by-step…

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Myra Chack Fleischer Named Collaborative Family Law Group 2016 Board President

Jan 6, 2016

Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR 619-997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com (SAN DIEGO) – Family law attorney Myra Chack Fleischer, CFLS, has been named President of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego for the 2016 term. Fleischer is Lead Counsel for Fleischer & Ravreby, a family law practice based in Carlsbad,…

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End of the Year Divorce Survival Tips

Dec 28, 2015

by Julia M. Garwood, Garwood Family Law and Mediation The holidays are a time for celebration and holiday cheer. Members of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego understand that holidays can be challenging for divorcees. No need to simply try to survive them. Use these holiday survival tips…

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Top Four Reasons Why You Should Hire a Divorce Financial Specialist

Dec 22, 2015

by Shawn Weber, CLS-F Attorney, Weber Dispute Resolution In my years as a Collaborative Divorce practitioner, folks have asked me why they should spend the money to hire a Financial Specialist as part of their divorce team. A financial specialist is an excellent resource, who can bring a neutral financial…

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Do You Need A Child Specialist For Your Divorce?

Dec 16, 2015

Working with a Child Specialist through the Collaborative Divorce process can help your children move forward without lasting emotional damage. by Frann Setzer, Esq. MBA/Certified Family Law Specialist Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP The holidays can be a stressful time of the year, but for those going through separation or divorce…

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San Diego Osteopathic Physicians Learn About Collaborative Divorce

Nov 12, 2015

Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego incoming 2016 president, attorney Myra Chack Fleischer, CFL-S, and board member Cinda Jones, CFP, CDFA, joined members of the San Diego Osteopathic Medical Association spoke at the group’s November meeting for a presentation on Collaborative Practice as an alternative to traditional litigated divorce.…

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