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When to Interrupt in Mediation and When to Let It Run

Knowing when to interrupt in mediation is a real judgment call. This guide shows how to do it with purpose, avoid reactive mistakes, and keep the process on track.

The Top Ten Ways Practitioners Screw Up Collaborative Divorce Cases

I have a lot of respect for collaborative professionals. Most people who choose this model are trying to do right by their clients. I still see the same problems show up again and again. There are others, but these are the ones I see most often. These are the top ten...

The Case for Teamwork in Family Law Practice

Why Family Law Burnout Happens Burnout in family law generally shows up as overload, with too many roles, too many expectations, and not enough structure around who is responsible for what. Reducing burnout in family law starts with how the work is structured, not...
JK Divorce Entrance Dance

Ok, we have all seen the wedding dance.  It went viral on youtube a year or so ago. Well, have you ever seen their divorce? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbr2ao86ww0&w=640&h=390] http://www.bravewebermack.com

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Is the economic recovery increasing the divorce rate?

Here is an interesting article from the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently with the improving economy, people are feeling freer to get divorced.  That seems counter-intuitive to me. One would think that a bad economy would encourage divorce, but many of my colleagues have...

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Court: No gay marriages in CA during appeal

It seems that the gay marriage litigation will continue.  The ninth circuit court of appeals refused to allow same-sex marriages to take place in California while it considers the constitutionality of the current state ban.  I imagine that the 9th Circuit, no matter...

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“Whitest Kids You Know” divorce skit

Here is a funny video about divorce from "The Whitest Kids You Know." Perhaps we should all take a moment and consider the effects divorce can have on children... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57riRQF-8Rc&w=480&h=390] www.BraveWeberMack.com

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Will He Let You Move?

Good article with tough questions about move-away cases. I note that in California­, it has gotten a lot harder for a primary parent to move than it was a few years ago. I am involved in a case right now where the primary question is the detriment issue. I feel bad...

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