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Violence against women is not an anamoly

Not an Anomaly: Violence Against Women in Family Law

What if we practiced family law like violence against women was not an anomaly but a likelihood? A reality?
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Family Law, kindness, and compassion can make lawyers anxious

A “Kind” of Practice

If we want lawyers to have longevity and health (in all forms) in the practice of law we are going to need to model kindness more; speak about kindness, embrace it and practice it.
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your file your life

Your FILE, Your client’s LIFE

Our clients live with the long-term consequences of their family law matters. Our conduct as lawyers on a file can make this process better or worse and we need to check ourselves as family law practitioners and really listen to our clients.
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breaking up, divorce, house, support, kids

Breaking up: Without Lawyers (Mostly)*

Imagine breaking up and then working with your ex-partner to come up with an agreement regarding assets, children and support - without lawyers! It can be done.
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I’m Sorry: Making Space in Family Law for the Apology

An apology can fundamentally change the direction of a family law matter. Building a court process that is civil can improve your outcome.
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The New Economy of Heartbreak

The heartbroken are willing to spend a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to heal from their suffering and then re-emerge stronger and more able to move on.
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Family Law Lawyers, Break Up

Friends Don’t Let Friends Get Married Without Family Law Advice

The list of, "I wish I had known" regarding investments, raising kids, planning finances, and all of life's decisions to protect you during a break up.
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Family Law Lawyers, Divorce, Find a Lawyer, How to get a Divorce, Break Up, Separation

Picking the Right Family Law Lawyer for You

Selecting a family law lawyer can shape your experience during a break up, separation, or if you are considering how to get a divorce.
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Heartbreak, Break up, Family Law Lawyer, Divorce, Separation

Beyond Family Law: Healing from Heartbreak

The affair after 30 years of marriage, the realization after 5 years that you and your partner are just not compatible... the following offer some insights.
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