I practice in those areas of the law that affect people in their most important relationships -- their family relationships. Mediation (acting as neutral facilitator, solo or as co-mediator, for both parties in out-of-court negotiations). Assistance for clients who are representing themselves in their court proceedings or in mediation with another attorney-mediator.
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I help people dissolve their marriages without destroying their lives.
The ending of a marriage or a marriage-like relationship is the worst man/woman-made disaster most of us ever face.
The realization that the fantasy didn't come true or is coming to an end and letting go of it is very difficult.
Timing is often different for the parties -- one party may have grappled with the decision to leave for some time before s/he tells the other party about it.
Although the first party is often ready to move on at that point, it is only then that the second party and their children (including their adult children) begin to wrestle with their fear, anger, and/or grief about the impending changes in their family.
The ending of a marriage or a marriage-like relationship is the worst man/woman-made disaster most of us ever face.
The realization that the fantasy didn't come true or is coming to an end and letting go of it is very difficult.
Timing is often different for the parties -- one party may have grappled with the decision to leave for some time before s/he tells the other party about it.
Although the first party is often ready to move on at that point, it is only then that the second party and their children (including their adult children) begin to wrestle with their fear, anger, and/or grief about the impending changes in their family.
I help people come up with agreements about how they want to handle their relationship with respect to their property, income, and so forth, such as Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Marital (non-divorce) Agreements, Living Together Agreements, and Joint Ownership Agreements.
Although I do not believe that every couple contemplating marriage needs to have a written pre-nuptial agreement, I firmly believe that every couple needs to have the conversation about their financial relationship.
Such a conversation should include an understanding of California's community and separate property laws and how those laws would apply to their particular situation.
Although I do not believe that every couple contemplating marriage needs to have a written pre-nuptial agreement, I firmly believe that every couple needs to have the conversation about their financial relationship.
Such a conversation should include an understanding of California's community and separate property laws and how those laws would apply to their particular situation.
I help people with modest estates (less than $1,500,000) provide for their families and loved ones after their death, and provide for themselves if they become incapacitated.
A WILL is a document that states your wishes for the disposition of your property after you die.
After your death the court appoints an executor (a person you nominated) to gather the assets, pay the debts, and distribute your estate the way you wanted.
The court oversees this process and makes certain that your estate is handled properly.
A WILL is a document that states your wishes for the disposition of your property after you die.
After your death the court appoints an executor (a person you nominated) to gather the assets, pay the debts, and distribute your estate the way you wanted.
The court oversees this process and makes certain that your estate is handled properly.
The following links are provided to help you find support, information, and resources that may be useful during the divorcing process.
If you know of other resources and links that you think would be helpful to share, please let me know.
Collaborative Practice Marin has links to collaborative practice groups in other counties in California.
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals has information about collaborative practice.
California Family Code: The law is composed to two parts: statutes and case law.
If you know of other resources and links that you think would be helpful to share, please let me know.
Collaborative Practice Marin has links to collaborative practice groups in other counties in California.
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals has information about collaborative practice.
California Family Code: The law is composed to two parts: statutes and case law.
I have skillfully negotiated numerous settlements and helped many, many clients resolve a wide range of legal problems over the years.
Here is what some of them have said about working with me.
I just wanted to thank you for all you've done for me over this past winter.
You were more than just a lawyer; you seemed to have a side to you that is very compassionate and it is that side that was most evident.
Thanks for everything, and I really enjoyed meeting you and consider you a good friend.
Thanks for all your great advice.
Here is what some of them have said about working with me.
I just wanted to thank you for all you've done for me over this past winter.
You were more than just a lawyer; you seemed to have a side to you that is very compassionate and it is that side that was most evident.
Thanks for everything, and I really enjoyed meeting you and consider you a good friend.
Thanks for all your great advice.
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