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Managing Conflict with Opposing Parties and Counsel in Family Law Cases

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Some lawyers adopt an aggressive stance as a deliberate strategy, believing it will secure better outcomes for their clients. Others may be combative by nature. It’s important to distinguish between tactical aggressiveness...more

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Kim Taylor Speaks With ABC30 on Why More People in California Are Choosing Mediation Over Courtroom Battles

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Whether it’s neighbors in Napa arguing over a fence or a family in Fresno clashing over an inheritance, legal conflicts can quickly become expensive and emotionally draining. That’s why more people are turning to mediation, a...more

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Navigating the Hardest Phase of Divorce

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For many people the time between when they know they are getting divorced, and when they actually separate, is excruciating—it is often the hardest phase of divorce. I’ve given the following pieces of advice to my...more

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The Power of Community Mediation: A Closer Look at the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center

It’s no secret the world is becoming a more contentious place. People are in conflict. Already-crowded court dockets are becoming even more so. The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) seeks to help change that. Since...more

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New York Takes a Progressive Step with Uncontested Joint Divorce

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On January 31, 2025, the Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York announced an inventive pilot program designed to change how the court system processes divorces, introducing the concept of "uncontested joint...more

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Serve Papers, Not Drama: A Modern Guide to Telling Your Spouse “We Need to Talk”

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The decision to divorce is never easy. From the initial contemplation to untangling shared finances, the process demands careful thought at every turn. Once you've made the decision to file, you face your first legal hurdle:...more

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