Posts Tagged ‘attorney’
How to Find the Divorce Process That Works for You
by Mel Mackler, MA, LMFT Coaching and Education for an Emotionally Healthy Divorce When it comes to divorce, many people hire an attorney out of anxiety. They feel compelled to get advice or protection, often before they’ve discussed the situation with their spouse or partner. Once the discussion is on the table, a spouse may…
Read MoreSperm Donor Being Pursued for Child Support
Family law attorney and CFLGSD member Myra Fleischer discussed a Kansas child support case making national news in this interview with NBC 7 San Diego. In the case, a man who participated in a private donation arranged via Craigslist to a same-sex couple is now being pursued for support after the biological mother applied for…
Read MoreT. Boone Pickens Endorses Collaborative Divorce
The latest endorsement for collaborative divorce comes from Texas oilman and billionaire T. Boone Pickens. Pickens recently chose the collaborative divorce process for his fourth divorce from wife Madeleine. Pickens discussed his experience at a private event for the State Bar of Texas. In an interview with the Dallas Business Journal published on March 1,…
Read MoreDon’t Let a Gray Divorce Put You In The Red Financially
The issues surrounding a “Grey Divorce” – divorcing in your 50s, 60s, or later years – present many of the same issues that occur when divorcing at earlier ages. However, the fact the divorce is happening later in life can present unique financial…
Read MoreLove and Real Estate with CFLGSD attorney Shawn Weber on “The Real Estate Radio Hour”
Attorney Shawn Weber discussed collaborative divorce, mediation, deferring sale of the family residence, and the phenomenon called “nesting” during his Valentine’s Day appearance on the Real Estate Radio Hour on San Diego AM 1700 ESPN Radio. Shawn has become the show’s resident expert on “Love and Real Estate.” It’s a perfect topic for February and…
Read MoreJanuary: Divorce Month
Divorce filings typically peak in January each year. Couples decide to wait until after the holidays, or postpone until the first of the year for tax reasons. Whatever the reason, it can mean serious changes in lifestyle and financial status. In this article published January 31 on Morningstar Advisor.com, CFLGSD’s Justin A. Reckers, CFP, CDFA,…
Read MoreLove and Real Estate: Radio Interview featuring attorney Shawn Weber
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Attorney and CFLG San Diego member Shawn Weber joins hosts David McElveen and Ryan White on ESPN 1700 AM Radio for an interview on “The Real Estate Radio Hour” on January 24, 2013. Weber talks about his new guide answering common questions about real estate ownership for people changing…
Read MoreWhy Collaborative Divorce is a Better Option for Parents and Their Children
By Debra N. Caligiuri, attorney and mediator, CFLG San Diego Member January is International Child Centered Divorce Month – a whole month dedicated to alerting parents about the effects of divorce on children and teaching them how to prevent emotional and psychological damage to children during and after a divorce. One of the named promoters of…
Read MoreSperm donation, parental rights, and the law: Column by CFLGSD member Myra Chack Fleischer
Can a sperm donor end up on the hook for child support? The case of Kansas sperm donor William Marotta has raised numerous questions about the potential obligations of a sperm donor who never intended to be a legal parent to a child. Laws do vary from state to state; the law in California is…
Read MoreFiscal Cliff Divorce Planning
With the fiscal cliff seemingly looming as a reality, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA of Pacific Divorce Management has advice on financial planning strategies if your divorce settlement could be affected by this situation. Read more here and talk to legal and financial professionals such as the team at CFLG San Diego if you need to…
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