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Is collaborative divorce an option to consider?

Divorce throws life’s foundations into turmoil. Suddenly, high stakes issues exist in almost every arena: financial, legal and emotional. This creates a "perfect storm" that can cause the couple's conflict to rage out of control. In this tempest, it becomes difficult to make the … [Read more...]

Using collaborative law to resolve property issues in divorce

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No one enters marriage wanting a divorce. If divorce does happen, however, both spouses often hope to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution that allows them to make their lives work despite the unexpected change in plans. A collaborative divorce can help them do just that. … [Read more...]

Hello. I’m Helene L Taylor, a California divorce consulting attorney and legal strategist. For nearly 30 years I’ve worked with formidable attorneys and judges in Marin, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Napa and Hawaii, and helped thousands negotiate marital settlement agreements. I help clients understand their circumstances in light of the law and develop strategies to resolve separation and divorce issues with compassion and resilience. Speak with me hourly, virtually, and in confidence.

"Helene understands human behavior, and has a gift for deescalating conflict. I felt safe with Helene representing me during a complicated divorce. We've been friends ever since my divorce sixteen years ago." ~Toni Wroolie, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Stanford University Medicine

"When I realized that I was getting a divorce I knew I needed to find a guide. She’d need to be smart, soulful, kind, and know her way around the legal system like nobody’s business. I loved working with Helene because she covered all of those bases beautifully, and she made it possible for me to move through my divorce with peace of mind and confidence" ~Laurie Wagner, 27powers.org

"Helene gently challenged me to consider which outcome would be best for my daughter and I, and gave me the courage and consistency I needed to pursue it successfully. I learned so much about myself as a result. Helene's is a compassionate and strategic approach. On a personal level, Helene is exceptionally positive and inspiring. I feel blessed to have received Helene's help through a challenging divorce during the pandemic." ~NC, Mother, Los Angeles Small Business Owner