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How Do You Tell Your Partner You’re Ready for A Divorce?
Divorce: it’s easily among the most stressful experiences anyone could face in their lifetime, and that stress generally starts long before the actual divorce process. Not only would the initial conversation about divorce be stressful, it can also be intimidating. Here are a few tips to consider when informing your partner that you’re ready for…
Read MoreAlison Spirito Appears in Los Angeles Lawyer’s Magazine
Alison Spirito, LACFLA member and LACBA board member, was recently published in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. Her thoughtful article suggests that millennial attorneys searching for their legal specialty may find a good fit in family law, specifically in mediation and collaborative divorce, which are consensual dispute resolution processes. Millennials may be attracted to the problem solving…
Read MoreTrue or False: Is January a High Divorce Month?
For many, the month of January starts off with taking down festive decorations and creating New Year’s resolutions, but did you know divorces are more likely to occur during this month too? Most often, lawyers see their new cases drop off from November and December and then pick up once the holiday celebrations have passed…
Read MoreHow to be Grateful Despite Going Through a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a whirlwind of emotions and tumultuous rollercoaster of back and forth sparring between the spouses to come to an agreement. It’s important for you to acknowledge and process the emotional challenges of experiencing your divorce process; however, it is even more important to find out what you are grateful…
Read MoreTips for a Budget Friendly Holiday
When you are newly divorced, surviving and thriving during the holidays can be a monumental hill to climb. The holidays not only can be emotionally stressful, but they can also be financially overwhelming as well. Here are some suggestions we like to share with our clients to help them have a budget-friendly holiday: Use a…
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