CFLG San Diego member, attorney Myra Chack Fleischer of Fleischer & Associates, wrote a column on Saturday, November 17 for Communities at Washington Times on the current state of laws governing surrogate parenting. It’s confusing to say the least. Read Myra’s informative article and learn what she thinks should be done at this link.
Read More →By Shawn Weber, Attorney, Brave Weber & Mack In any family law case, a person’s relationship with his attorney is crucial. I tell my clients that as their attorney I have “got their back” when they walk into the courtroom or a negotiation situation. It is not smart to try to litigate without an attorney, at least one on call, to make sure that any decisions you make are informed. There is an old saying that a person who tries to represent herself “has a fool for a client.” For the most part, I agree. However, there are other professionals besides…
Read More →By Justin A. Reckers CFP®, CDFA™, AIF® Managing Director, Pacific Divorce Management We now have a bit more clarity about the future income tax landscape in the United States and the State of California specifically. Here is what I know. In 2013 the 0.9% Medicare surtax kicks in on taxable income over $200K for single filers and $250K for married filers. In 2013 the 3.9% Medicare tax on unearned income such as dividends, interest and capital gains kicks in for single filers with taxable income over $200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for married filers. President Barack Obama wants the…
Read More →CFLG member Shawn Weber, attorney with Brave, Weber & Mack, APLC, was the featured guest November 8 on “The Real Estate Radio Hour” which airs on 1700 AM ESPN. During the hour, Weber discussed “Love and Real Estate” including property law in divorce and collaborative divorce. If you missed it, listen here at this link to the podcast.
Read More →November 5, 2012 Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR / (619) 997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Clients urged to consider collaborative divorce or mediation as alternatives (SAN DIEGO) – With California’s court system facing significant budget cutbacks, as of Monday, November 5, official court reporters will no longer be provided in family law civil matters, including most divorce, custody and support proceedings. In addition, effective December 28, 2012, official court reporters will only be available in family matters for domestic violence restraining order hearings, contempt hearings, and Request for Order hearings of 40 minutes or less. Since state law prohibits the court from…
Read More →Governor Scott Walker proclaimed November 4-10 as Family is Forever-Children and Divorce Awareness Week in Wisconsin in order to bring attention to the impact of litigated divorce upon children. The Governor also recognized the work of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) and its efforts to mitigate the effect upon children through the use of the collaborative law process. You can read more at this link. Is this something you’d like to see happen in the state of California, or ever just the County of San Diego as a start? Do you believe activities surrounding these declarations generate…
Read More →“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 questions to ask your spouse about money, debt, spending habits and their financial past to avoid letting someone take advantage of you. Great advice for all of us! See it here.
Read More →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 you end up going through a formal divorce or deciding to reconcile. Watch it here. Have you been through this experience yourself? Please add your comments.
Read More →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 breakup or divorce. Read Myra’s advice here on how to protect yourself.
Read More →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.
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