What About The Kids?

by Dr. Debra Dupree, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Relationships That Matter You’ve made the decision to divorce. It’s been agonizing but a decision that had to be made. Now, what about the children? Never in your wildest dreams did you expect to bring children into the world so they could live in two different…

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Free Workshop Answers Your Questions About Divorce on April 1

NEW convenient location in Carmel Valley (SAN DIEGO) – San Diegans who are struggling with the difficult choices of a divorce have found the place to get their answers: the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego Divorce Options workshops. The next Divorce Options in San Diego takes place on Saturday, April 1 from 10:30…

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Justin Reckers named President of Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego

Media contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR, Fellow PRSA 619-997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com (SAN DIEGO) – Financial professional Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, has been named President of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego for the 2017 term. Reckers is the Chief Executive Officer of WellSpring Divorce Advisors, and the lead Financial Advisor at Fonte Financial…

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Divorce Options Workshop moves to Carmel Valley on February 4

Workshop location moves to new location in February for your convenince (SAN DIEGO) – If your marriage is ending and you plan to file for divorce, get the information you need to make important decisions at the free “Divorce Options” workshop in San Diego offered by the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. The…

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Want to Divorce Like Brad and Angie? Choose Collaborative Divorce

After the initial news about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce hit the headlines including accusations of angry episodes and plenty of gossipy accusations, the two famous actors realized their family, especially their six minor children, would be better off if they didn’t hash out their problems in public. When the dust settled, the pair…

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Your Pre-Divorce Holiday Season Coping Guide

by Lynn Waldman, LCSW Have you been facing this holiday season with a mix of emotions; on one hand, hoping things will get better in your relationship, while at the same time dreading another holiday feeling stuck, empty, alone and wondering why you stay? Suppose part of you has decided you are going to leave…

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Financial Mistakes Men and Women Make When Getting Divorced

Under the emotional stress of a divorce, it can be difficult to make decisions, especially when they involved financial matters. There are several common mistakes that occur. Some are made by the person who is the primary breadwinner, often the husband. There are different common mistakes made by the person who makes less money, or…

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Can I Be Divorced Yesterday? Or is Slower Faster?

by Shawn Skillin, Esq. I get calls all the time from one spouse who is in a great big hurry to get divorced. And that’s OK. But, the other spouse is often in exactly the opposite frame of mind. Why is that and how do you deal with it?  What does the law say? Let’s…

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What Is A Divorce Coach – and Do I Need One?

by Lynn Waldman, LCSW, and Tina Mears, LMFT Couples starting the Collaborative Divorce process understand they will be working with family law attorneys to help facilitate the legal requirements. They also recognize the advantages of working with a neutral financial professional such as a Certified Financial Planner or Certified Divorce Analyst, especially when there are…

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Washington Post Article Features CFLGSD Member Justin Reckers

Board member and incoming president Justin Reckers was quoted in a recent Washington Post essay on the financial realities women often face after divorce. Please read the article here. The Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego welcomes the opportunity to share our members’ expertise about divorce issues in nationally respected publications. We also offer…

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