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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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

In 1990, attorney Stuart Webb inadvertently pioneered a new process for divorce aimed to minimize conflict and to resolve matters collaboratively and expeditously. Webb practiced family law and introduced a novel idea: he...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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Proving Alienation of Affection: What Evidence Do You Need?

Alienation of affection is a unique and emotionally charged legal claim. It allows a spouse to hold a third party civilly liable for intentionally interfering in a marriage, resulting in the loss of love, affection, and...more

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Appellate Court Affirms $10K Sanction for Refusal to Turn on Webcam

California courts take seriously their rules against gamesmanship in pretrial discovery – as one lawyer recently learned. A stiff sanction, nearly $10,000, was the price he paid for refusing to turn on his laptop’s webcam,...more

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Divorce Fees: When Your Spouse Might Have to Pay

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Wondering who pays attorney fees in a divorce? Family law attorney Sarah Hansen breaks down when your spouse might be responsible for your legal costs. From income differences to bad behavior during litigation, there are...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 21 - 25, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rivers - search and seizure, sentencing - Bidi Vapor v. USFDA - administrative review, pre-market tobacco product application - Henry v. Tuscaloosa Sheriff - sex...more

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Why Family Law Attorneys Should Consult With a Defamation Attorney

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Contentious divorces often involve years-long battles over child custody, asset division, and spousal support. False claims of infidelity, domestic violence, child abuse, or financial misconduct are unfortunately common in...more

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What Is An Offer of Judgment?

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Most parties with a divorce or family law matter want to settle their case outside of court. Therefore, having multiple court dates, a prolonged litigation process, and a trial is undesirable for most....more

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Let's Talk About How Much It Costs To Get Divorced

When filing for divorce, everyone always asks how much does it cost to get divorced and what makes divorce so expensive? In this Let's Talk Family Law episode, family law partner John Zurzola looks at the process,...more

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Obtaining Additional Time for a Family Law Hearing: What You Need to Know

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The Facts - In Reyes v. Neill 1, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed the question of whether the Court abused its discretion by failing to permit adequate time for the parties to present testimony and...more

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