Understanding the Collaborative Process

Warren Sacks, CPA, CFF Paula March, LCSW, BCD Erin McGaughey, ESQ Dawn Strachan, CDFA Understanding the Collaborative Process June 12, 2018 – 1:30-3:00pm Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center, 11022 Aviation Blvd. Los Angeles, California Understanding the collaborative process and what makes the collaborative process different from litigation, mediation and traditional lawyer negotiations. We discussed how each member on the team contributes to the collaborative process. We discussed what it means to be “client centered” and the importance of interest based negotiations and communications.

CP CAL Conference 2018

Photos from the CP CAL event in Northern California.

Collaborative Divorce explained on KABC Radio

Joe Spirito was a guest appearance on the “Tilden Ten” program on KABC radio. He was interviewed by Royal Oakes regarding the collaborative divorce process.

Better Parenting Better Divorce

Presenters: Vi Ballard, LMFT, Paula March, LCSW, Judy Colich, LMFT Topic: A Parenting class for those going through a high conflict divorce and want to protect their children from the conflict. Date -Time: Next class beings on Tuesday March 13, 2018 Description: Learn skills to protect your children from emotional harm. Learn skills to resolve disputes. Learn how to control your anger. Contact: Vi Ballard @ 310-373-7994

Christopher Moore is receiving recognition as 2017 Lawyer of the Year

Our very own Christopher Moore is receiving recognition as 2017 Lawyer of the Year at the South Bay Bar Installation Judges Night and Installation of Officers at the PVE Country Club on February 9, 2018.

Christopher Moore will be presenting at the South Bay Estate Planning Council

Christopher Moore will be presenting on Divorce Options at the South Bay Estate Planning Council in October 2018. The Council consists of a accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, and realtors.

White Zuckerman Family Law Case Update

White Zuckerman Family Law Case Update Presented by Ken Harvey, Esq. & David Yamamoto, Esq. New Family Law Case Update Date: 1/8/18 Where: McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, El Segundo, California Ken & David presented to the White Zuckerman South Bay Family Law Study Group on important cases that came out in 2017 from the California Supreme Court and California Court of Appeals.

Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice

The global interdisciplinary conflict resolution process known as Collaborative Practice started right here in California! Collaborative Practice pioneers and leaders–Pauline Tesler, Esq., George Richardson, Esq. and Joseph Spirito, Jr., Esq.–graciously agreed to present Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice for LMIC members (1.5 Hrs General). Learn about the tools, rules and infrastructure that sets this process apart from litigation, mediation and arbitration. As always, our on-demand CLE provides you with free, participatory credits. To watch on your desktop, click here or download the app on your mobile device. MCLE ON THE GO! LMIC MCLE is now available for iOS and Android phones and tablets users! Please click one of […]

Calculating Cash Flow for the Self Employed

South Bay Bar Association Presents A FAMILY LAW SECTION LUNCHEON November 2, 2017 at 12pm Speaker: Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA

How Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Divorce

David Kuroda MSW ’72 has spent his career advocating for children—and healthy divorces. OVER HIS DECADES-LONG career as a social worker, counselor and mediator, David Kuroda MSW ’72 has helped some 8,000 families navigate the stress of separation and divorce. He has seen firsthand that dividing a family is never easy, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of a child’s well-being. “It’s not the divorce that hurts children,” he says. “It’s the way parents get divorced, and the amount of conflict between them, that harms children.” Read More