THE POWER OF EMPATHY

Apr 13, 2016 | Family Law

You see, there’s this thing called “Empathy.” And it’s a powerful force. When I don’t see eye-to-eye with someone, I try very hard to understand why that person feels the way he does, and why his reality is so different from mine. When I take that approach, I am...

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Oct 9, 2015 | Family Law

Here is my personal mission statement: I am a Family Law Attorney who cares about my clients.  I understand that my clients are in the midst of a difficult period in their lives. And by accepting their case, I have made a commitment to be there for them — to...

IMMIGRATION – THE TIMES HAVE CHANGED BUT THE ISSUES REMAIN THE SAME

Mar 7, 2015 | Family Law

From 1981 to 1984 I represented a Guatemalan refugee and her two children in an attempt to help them gain political asylum. I am a Family Law Attorney — I don’t practice Immigration Law. But this woman needed my help.  A member of her family had been...

WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY LAW, “THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS”

Jan 5, 2015 | Family Law

People seem to always pine for the “good old days.”  And, sure, there is plenty to complain about today, but America in 2015 is far more tolerant, compassionate, and evolved than at any time in U.S. History — or maybe even human history.   When I was growing up...

SINGLE MOTHERS ARE HEROES

May 22, 2014 | Family Law

Over the past few years, a number of studies have come out which purport to show that children raised in single-parent households are more likely to live in poverty, lag behind in academics, and have more emotional problems than children raised in two-parent...

HOW TO USE AN ATTORNEY AS A CONSULTANT, AND SAVE MONEY

Mar 20, 2014 | Family Law

It is true that a lawyer can provide useful legal advice, helpful guidance, and strong representation for anyone involved in a Family Law case,  However, not everyone chooses to retain an attorney — and not everyone can afford one.  Fortunately, there are a...