The Cost of Conflict – Mediation vs. Litigated Divorce – Join us February 6 for Our Free Divorce Options(R) Online

By nickeyh | February 2, 2026

Traditional divorce can drain your bank account and your sanity. This month, we compare the financial and emotional costs of litigation versus mediation. Learn how keeping your divorce out of court keeps the power in your hands. Don’t guess your future. Register for our Free Divorce Options® Workshop on February 6 to see which path…

FREE Divorce 101 Workshop – January 30

By FDS | January 26, 2026

If you are going through a divorce and have questions about what divorce process is right for you and your family, join us January 30 for the next Divorce 101 Workshop to get answers to your questions and more. Learn more and register here.

Understanding Division of Assets in Divorce

By FDS | January 21, 2026

Divorce is not only emotional but it is also financial. The most significant steps in securing your future are understanding the process of assets division. This Leonard F. Bennett, P.C. article breaks down the important financial considerations and makes you make wise decisions at the challenging time. By: Leon F. Bennett, Law Offices of Leon…

Who Gets Custody of the Pets in Divorce?

By nickeyh | January 14, 2026

When you find yourself in the throes of divorce, many things need to be considered, including the emotional bonds your pets have formed. In today’s divorce landscape, new laws recognize pets as more than just property and take into account these emotional connections, helping you feel understood and supported. In traditional court-litigated divorces, judges used…

FREE Divorce 101 Workshop – January 16

By FDS | January 12, 2026

Are you going through a divorce and have questions about the different divorce processes?  Join us for the next Divorce 101 Workshop to get answers to your questions and much more. Learn more and register here.

Handling Divorce When You’ve Been Married for Decades – Join us January 2 for Our Free Divorce Options(R) Online

By FDS | December 29, 2025

Divorce after a long marriage can feel especially difficult.  Join us on January 2 for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop to learn more about a respectful, guided approach that can help protect long-term stability and allow both individuals to move forward with clarity and dignity. Learn more about the workshops and register here.

Finding Peace Through Self-Care During Divorce

By FDS | December 17, 2025

The process of divorce is one of the most emotional and physically difficult transitions of life, and it is easy to become lost in the world of legal issues that the well-being becomes the dust on the fire. The Peace-Talks article, Divorce and Self-Care: Finding Peace in a Difficult Time, brings out one point that…

FREE Divorce 101 Workshop – December 19

By FDS | December 15, 2025

Join us for the next Divorce 101 Workshop to learn more about a peaceful divorce – a Collaboartive Divorce. Learn more and register here.

Handling Divorce When You’ve Been Married for Decades

By FDS | December 10, 2025

You’ve spent decades building a life together. Now you’re facing divorce, and everything feels overwhelming. The thought of dividing assets, untangling finances, and splitting your shared history can seem impossible. When you’ve been married for 20, 30, or even 40 years, your finances are complicated to sort out. Retirement accounts, property, investments, and a business…

Family Divorce Solutions proudly announces that Leslie Howell, Esq. has been named a 2025 Eureka Award Winner

By FDS | December 3, 2025

Family Divorce Solutions proudly announces that Leslie Howell, Esq. has been named a 2025 Eureka Award Winner, one of the highest honors bestowed within the Collaborative Practice community in California. The Eureka Award recognizes individuals who “have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Practice in California.” This prestigious honor is awarded annually by…

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