US News Report: Collaborative Divorces Make Sense

By FDS | August 3, 2015

US News Report: Collaborative Divorces Make Sense Tarzana, California For couples ready to part ways, those of us who practice Collaborative Divorce know it can often prevent the angry, destructive results of many divorce proceedings. U.S. News & World Report informed its readers in a helpful article how Collaborative Divorce allows a couple who once…

LACFLA Collaborative Family Practice Training Set August 12 – 14

By FDS | July 18, 2015

LACFLA Collaborative Family Practice Training August 12 – 14 The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association invites you to attend its training program for all Collaborative Practice professionals in the legal, financial, and mental health fields. You have the opportunity to bundle membership with training and receive extended membership privileges through 2016. Date:  August 12,…

The Collaborative Process and Prenuptial Agreements

By FDS | June 25, 2015

Learn about prenuptial agreements in this informative video presentation by family law attorney Michelle Daneshrad of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley.

Dishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce

By FDS | June 5, 2015

Dishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce by Michelle Daneshrad, CFL-S Completion Law Firm, Woodland Hills, California Many clients are concerned their spouse will lie about their income. How the concern is handled can have different consequences and costs. Here is an example from my own practice, with details changed to protect confidentiality. Read…

How to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes Before, During and After Your Divorce

By FDS | May 27, 2015

How to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes Before, During and After Your Divorce by Jerry Cohen, CPA, Chartered Financial Consultant, Certified in Financial Forensics, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ Reseda, California Financial issues create enormous stress for divorcing couples at every stage of the process. There are several common ways to avoid making financial mistakes during…

Honors & Recognition: Kevin Chroman Named 2015 Eureka Award Winner

By FDS | April 30, 2015

Honors & Recognition: Kevin Chroman Named 2015 Eureka Award Winner Congratulations to Family Divorce Solutions member Kevin Chroman, named the 2015 Eureka Award Winner by Collaborative Practice California (CP Cal) at its annual statewide conference. The Eureka Award  recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and…

Including a Financial Neutral in Your Collaborative Divorce Process

By FDS | April 22, 2015

FDS members Warren Sacks, CPA, CFF and Stephanie Maloney, CFP ®, CDFA ™ Discuss Their Role at Los Angeles Conference Contact:  Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR 619-997-2494 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Sherman Oaks, California Couples considering divorce are often surprised to learn they have process options other than going to court. In the Collaborative Divorce process, couples find…

Mediation or Collaborative Divorce? Why Not Both?

By FDS | April 21, 2015

Mediation or Collaborative Divorce? Why Not Both?Family Divorce Solutions member Fred Glassman, JD, presents his Medicollab™ Model at Upcoming Conference in Los Angeles Contact:  Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR 619-997-2494 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Sherman Oaks – With the emergence of the Collaborative Law Process, often referred to as Collaborative Divorce, as an option for families over the…

Calculating Child Support in Divorce

By FDS | April 18, 2015

by Warren Sacks, CPA, CFF White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna, & Hunt, LLP, Sherman Oaks, California When in a court process or litigation, child support is calculated based upon a formula that includes income, itemized deductions, tax filing status, child support add-ons, and each parent’s percentage of time when they are with their child or children.…

A Decade of Smarter Divorce: Collaborative Practice Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Statewide Conference

By FDS | April 6, 2015

Divorcing spouses who are tired of aggressive attorney rhetoric should give Family Divorce Solutions or other local practice groups in your area a serious look.

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