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Choosing the Process That Best Fits Your Family The First Decision May Not Be the One You Think Most people don’t expect to become experts on divorce. They certainly don’t expect to be researching legal processes, parenting plans, retirement division, or support calculations. Yet there comes a point for many couples when they recognize that, […]

A Simple Roadmap for Starting Fresh Divorce after a long marriage can feel like having the rug pulled out from under you. Your routines change. Your home may change. And your finances—well, they suddenly need a brand‑new plan. Even if you are eligible for spousal support, it is just one piece of a much bigger […]

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both keep couples out of court and allow you and your spouse to control the outcome of your divorce. Mediation uses one neutral professional and is typically faster and more affordable, while Collaborative Divorce relies on a full support team—including attorneys, divorce coaches, and a financial neutral—making it better suited for […]

And Why That Actually Matters If you’re considering collaborative divorce, chances are you’ve already been treated to the usual sales pitch. You have probably heard that it is more peaceful, less adversarial, and better for everyone. Those phrases get repeated a lot, usually without much explanation. Sure, those things are true. But they don’t tell […]

Collaborative Law offers several advantages for people who want a fair and peaceful resolution. Still, the system faces some challenges and limits: From a policy viewpoint, Collaborative Practice supports the state’s larger goal of reducing crowded court dockets and promoting peaceful conflict resolution. Some family courts already encourage parties to try cooperative approaches before trial.

In California, most family law disagreements have traditionally gone through the court system. That system is called adversarial because each side fights to win. Court cases can be long, costly, and stressful for everyone involved. To give families another choice, lawyers in California began using a different approach called Collaborative Law. Collaborative Law, also called […]

Beginning in January 2026, California’s Family Code introduces a transformative change that will benefit spouses seeking a collaborative divorce.  With the passage of Senate Bill 1427, married couples seeking to divorce amicably may file a “Joint Petition for Dissolution” of marriage or legal separation.  Although California has allowed spouses to file a joint petition for a […]

I have litigated cases all over Southern California for almost twenty years. I actually enjoy preparing direct and cross examination questions as well as opening and closing and I feel I am quite good at it. I even like being in trial. I find that when I listen to judges make rulings from the bench […]