11 Ways To Better Manage Children After Divorce

Carla Tourin, Esq. and David D. Stein, Esq. © Liaise® Mediated Solutions, LLC 2012 So, you and your ex have finally divided up your property, agreed on parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance and you are ready to get on with your life.  Now comes the hard part!  How do you adjust to your new life while ensuring that your children adjust to theirs with as few bumps in the road as...
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The Importance of a Well-Done Divorce: 6 Ways Divorce Can Benefit Children

Carla Tourin, Esq. and David D. Stein, Esq. © Liaise® Mediated Solutions, LLC 2012 If you are a parent contemplating divorce, you are no doubt aware of the conflicting information out there regarding the impact of divorce on children.  For every study showing the negative impact of divorce on children, there is conflicting data showing the benefits. How can you tell what impact divorce...
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On Duty

David D. Stein © Liaise® Mediated Solutions, LLC 2012 “Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E. Lee. Duty to Your Country The above words were written by a great American. There is no doubt in my mind that he was on the wrong side of that infamous conflict, but that West Point...
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4 Keys to the Use of Experts in Family Law

David D. Stein © Liaise® Mediated Solutions, LLC 2012 1. Defining an Expert In the American system of jurisprudence there are two types of people who can give testimony. The first type of witness is the one with which most people are familiar. They are known as percipient witnesses. In other words, they are someone who can testify as to their sensory perceptions. What they heard, what they saw,...
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3 Alimony Myths Exposed: The Truth About Alimony Laws In California

David D. Stein © Liaise® Mediated Solutions, LLC 2012 A large portion of this company’s California mediation practice focuses on assisting couples seeking to end their marriage through mediation as opposed to litigation. It is amazing to me how often couples seeking our guidance come in with well ingrained false notions regarding spousal support as it operates under California law. With...
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True “Family” Lawyers

There are many attorneys in the San Francisco area, and throughout California, referring to themselves as “Family Lawyers” or “Family Attorneys”. These labels conjure up visions of a kindly Aunt or Uncle who only has the best interests of the family at heart. In point of fact the title Family Attorney is often a misnomer. Many so-called Family Lawyers are advocates for a single member...
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