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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…

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…

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,…

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…

“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…

CFLG San Diego family law attorney Myra Chack Fleischer reports that legislation permitting judges in California to name more than two legal parents has been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown. She explains why this was a poor legal decision in her column “Legally Speaking” for Communities at WashingtonTimes. Read more here at this link.  …