Saying "No" to a family law judge seems simple enough: "No your honor." But in reality, it's rarely easy. Even sophisticated executives, poised professionals, and junior lawyers can be unnerved when called upon to dissent in a courtroom before a presiding Judge with dozens of … [Read more...]
Practice Mindfulness in Divorce
I stand before a judge in a courtroom crowded with lawyers and their clients whose fates rest in the hands of a civil servant, a stranger who, for all we knew, was having a bad day. At that hour, on that court date, my client's fate was legally tied to an … [Read more...]
3 mistakes people make in divorce
"To err is human; to forgive, is divine." Alexander Pope (1708) Like me, you undoubtedly have, and will continue to, make mistakes in life. We don't mean to make mistakes, but we do. In the grand scheme of things, little faux-pas like mixing plastic and paper are easily … [Read more...]
5 things to expect when divorcing a narcissist
Here are five things to expect when divorcing a narcissist: A narcissist believes he/she is superior to attorneys and judges and may disregard agreements and court orders. A narcissist expects special treatment during the legal process and in the final resolution of the … [Read more...]
Does bad behavior matter in a California no-fault divorce?
California is a no-fault divorce state, which, broadly speaking, means allegations of fault are “improper and inadmissible”. (California Family Code Section 2335) When a party files a Petition for Legal Separation, Dissolution of Marriage or Dissolution of a Domestic … [Read more...]
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