By Michelle Daneshrad The two people who share everything that is important to them, their children, their finances, their peace of mind, are placed in competition with each other in the litigation model. In the Collaborative model, the couple are supported by legal, financial, and mental health professionals to listen, understand, communicate their needs, and […]
Divorce is a difficult word, yet for you and your situation, there seems to be no avoiding it. You don’t want to hurt anyone, yet you are hurting without any relief in sight. Must it get ugly? Will it need to cost a fortune? How will it work and what is involved? Considering Divorce You […]
We’re happy to share a blog posted on LinkedIn by “Alison Spirito, a millennial divorce attorney who believes in the mission of collaborative practice.” This is an excellent blog on “Millennials, the next wave of potential clients and up and coming professionals, and ideal candidates for the collaborative process.” She starts by describing collaborative divorce, […]
Among the most basic elements of divorce includes the process of property division. The couple who is separating has to choose who is going to take possession of cars, homes, art pieces, as well as other valuables during the divorce. In addition, in some cases, the spouses also have to divide all debts that were […]
By Ron Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Background Ron Anfuso has a multi-faceted background with extensive experience serving as an expert witness, collaborative divorce financial specialist, and mediator for nearly 28 years. As a financial neutral, he trained and was a founding member of A Better Divorce, a South Bay collaborative group that was […]
The divorce process can make you feel out of control, unable to determine your own destiny and that of your children. Many people can influence the end result, and a judge can change everything from one day to the next. Why Choose Mediation or Collaborative Divorce When you agree to engaging resources to mediate or […]
LACFLA is proud to recognize that one of our members, Joe Spirito, was recognized by the South Bay Bar Association as Lawyer of the Year on February 8, 2019. “It is very exciting to be recognized by your colleagues in such a kind, unexpected way,” said Joe. The Lawyers of the Year is chosen and […]
by Rebecca Fisher One of my colleagues recently wrote a blog for this column about working with our clients as we find them. The same holds true for the professional members of the team. The collective history of the people at a team meeting is vast. We sometimes forget when aggravated by a professional member’s […]
The following goals will help you focus on the needs of your children and NOT on your conflict with the other parent. We will shield our children from conflict We will not use our children as messengers or confidants We will not criticize the other parent in front of the children or […]
LACFLA member Joe Spirito recently did a podcast for DivorceMagazine.com about how the collaborative divorce process can benefit divorcing couples. Listen to the podcast here! For more information on collaborative divorce, please contact LACFLA.
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