KPBS-TV Interview: Cuts to San Diego County Courts Are Affecting Families

Attorney Shawn Weber of Brave Weber & Mack and a member of CFLG San Diego appeared on KPBS Evening Edition with anchor Peggy Pico on Monday, December 3 for an interview about the impact of state court system budget cutbacks in the family law courts, and how individuals with family law matters could be affected.…

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KPBS Radio Interview: San Diego County Court budget cuts will affect family law cases

CFLG San Diego member Shawn Weber, attorney with Brave, Weber & Mack, discussed the impact of recent budget cutbacks to San Diego County’s family law courts on KPBS Radio’s “Midday Edition” with host Maureen Cavanaugh on Monday, December 3. Weber explained changes affecting court operations, and how this might negatively affect individuals with family law…

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Divorced Families Can Still Enjoy Happy Holidays

CFLG San Diego member Myra Chack Fleischer, Fleischer & Associates, offers excellent advice for divorced families on avoiding conflicts during the holiday season and making them more enjoyable for everyone in her latest column for Communities at Washington Times. As Myra points out, all of us – attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors included…

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Could collaborative process help Halle Berry avoid custody battle?

Halle Berry is in the news for all the wrong reasons after the father of her child and her  fiance got into an altercation on Thanksgiving, ending in the arrest of her ex for misdemeanor battery. The altercation occurred during a custodial hand-off involving Berry’s 4-year-old daughter with Gabriel Aubry, Nahla, according to Los Angeles…

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Surrogate Parenting Still a Legal Minefeld 20 Years Later

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.

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Post Election Income Tax Planning for Divorce

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…

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CFLG San Diego attorney Shawn Weber appears on “The Real Estate Radio Hour”

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…

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Court cutbacks Nov. 5 could cause significant legal, ethical challenges in divorce, custody, support matters

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,…

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Wisconsin declares week of November 4 – 10 “Family Is Forever Week”

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…

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Financial Infidelity Can Lead To Divorce: Important Questions to Ask

“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…

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