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By: Michele Sacks Lowenstein,
Certified Family Law Specialist;
State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization |
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Law Office Telephone 619-298-6246
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Articles By Attorneys And Scholars
About Family Law
From the Law Offices of Michele Sacks Lowenstein |
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How to Choose a Divorce Attorney |
| By: Michele Sacks Lowenstein |
Your divorce attorney must be a combination of therapist, confidant, clergy person and "legal eagle". So, how do you find this person to whom you can entrust your future?
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What To Bring To Your First Appointment With An Attorney |
| By: Michele Sacks Lowenstein |
Once you have set an appointment, you need prepare for that interview in order to get the most bang for your buck when you and the attorney meet. The attorney must have a basic understanding of the facts of your case, and the marital assets and debts.
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Maintaining Your Health Insurance After Divorce |
| By: Michele Sacks Lowenstein |
Your health is the most important asset you have, and health insurance coverage is a close second. If your health insurance is through your spouse’s employer, once the divorce is final you will need to obtain health insurance for yourself. It is very important that there is no gap in coverage, so you must deal with the issue early in divorce negotiations.
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Life Insurance After Divorce |
| By: Michele Sacks Lowenstein |
Courts will frequently order a parent to maintain a life insurance policy naming the children as beneficiaries. This order is made to ensure that there will be sufficient funds to support the children should the parent die while the children are minors.
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Ten Things To Look For In A Divorce Attorney |
| By: Jay A. Rigdon, Rockhill Pinnick LLP |
I recently came across an excellent article about choosing a divorce attorney. It made so much sense to me that we have, with permission of Author Jay Rigdon, uploaded it to our articles page on our website. In a nutshell, Rigdon says rather than looking for a "shark" or "barracuda" that clients should hire an attorney who puts the children first, focuses calmly on problem solving and helps keep the issues in perspective. I couldn‘t agree with him more.
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Choices for Professional Help in a Divorce |
| By: The American Bar Association |
All divorces involve decisions and choices. Which professionals will assist you, and how you utilize their help, are decisions that can powerfully affect whether your divorce moves forward smoothly or not. The American Bar Association has an excellent handbook, which provides a thorough discussion and explanation of the differences between litigation, the cooperative divorce, mediation and collaborative divorce.
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Alternate Dispute Resolution |
| By: The California Judicial Council |
Did you know that 95 percent of all civil cases filed in court are resolved without going to trial? Many people use processes other than trial to resolve their disputes. These alternative processes, known as Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR, are typically less formal and adversarial than trial, and many use a problem-solving approach to help the parties reach agreement. The Judicial Council of California has published an excellent article about ADR.
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The Collaborative Law (R)evolution - An Idea Whose Time Has Come In Nevada |
| By: The Hon. Robert W. Lueck, Family Court Division |
The epiphany for Stuart Webb came in 1990 after practicing family law in the same way for many years. The adversary legal system for divorces was stressful for lawyers and litigants alike, and he was convinced this system wasn't working. He thought there had to be a better way to do divorces.
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Alimony and Child Support Guidelines in the U.S.
A summary including all 50 States.. |
| By: The American Bar Association |
Explanation - The American Bar Association publishes a list of guidelines for considering alimony and child support issues in all 50 States. The list and guidelines are authoritative, and make interesting reading as well. Topically organized, the list summarizes:
Alimony/Spousal Support Factors
Custody Criteria
Child Support Guidelines
Grounds for Divorce and Residency Requirements
Property Division
Third-Party Visitation
Appointment Laws in Adoption, Guardianship, Unmarried Parent, and Divorce Cases
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Ethical Considerations in Collaborative Law Practice |
| By: American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility |
Before representing a client in a collaborative law process, a lawyer must
advise the client of the benefits and risks of participation in the process. If
the client has given his or her informed consent, the lawyer may represent
the client in the collaborative law process. A lawyer who engages in collaborative
resolution processes still is bound by the rules of professional
conduct, including the duties of competence and diligence.
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