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International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers
Holistic law is hard to define. It often seems more a process than a particular method of practicing law. However, there seem to be some common threads among holistic lawyers, which may lead to a practical definition of holistic law.
Fran Brochstein, J.D. posted an event17th Annual International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers Conference at Hilton Garden Inn
June 11, 2009 at 6pm to June 14, 2009 at 3pm
Conference for lawyers, judges, law professors and students to learn how to practice holistically. Finding and expressing your true voice in your legal practice.www.proplannersinc.com/iahlPlus: June 10-11, 2009 from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Chicago IL will be a comprehensive interdisciplinary training in collaborative law for family and civil practitioners.www.proplannersinc.com/collaborative trainingSee More
J. Richard Kulerski joined Fran Brochstein, J.D.'s groupInternational Alliance of Holistic Lawyers
Holistic law is hard to define. It often seems more a process than a particular method of practicing law. However, there seem to be some common threads among holistic lawyers, which may lead to a practical definition of holistic law.
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- Attorney, Counselor at Law & Mediator located in Houston, Texas.
100% family law mediation practice. I no longer litigate.
My price is $250 per side for 4 hours or $500 per side for 8 hours.
I will "consult" with a person for $200/hour.
Several people refer to me for people that need to talk to someone considering a divorce - they call me a "divorce coach". The people that I've worked with have found our sessions very helpful and insightful. If necessary, I can refer them to divorce attorneys to interview.
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May 15 - 18, 2008 - Annual IAHL Conference in Detroit, MI
The INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF HOLISTIC LAWYERS are holding their annual meeting in the Detroit, MI area from May 15 - 18, 2008.
Visit www.iahl.org for details.
I attended my first conference 2 years ago and it was a life-altering experience for me.
Fran Brochstein
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Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postThings to Consider When Completing the FAFSA
With the new year approaching, some parents are thinking about sending their son or daughter off to college. If you are one of those parents, you may be wondering how to complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a gateway to all federal student aid. Whether you are married or divorced, consider the following questions before completing the FAFSA:What is the definition of Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?What is the criteria used to calculate the EFC?How does FAFSA define…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postFiling Your Taxes after Divorce
Many couples divorce using mediation or collaborative divorce are able to dissolve the marriage in a cooperative and respectful way that takes every member of the family into consideration.But there is another player: What you have to remember is that there is no touchy-feeliness about divorce in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service. Filing your tax return after your divorce the first year could be tricky and more complicated than you think.Items to think about:Who claims the children?Prior…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postFall Is for Continuing Education
October is the time of year for all sorts of professional conferences. Recently, I spent six days in San Diego where I attended 2 gatherings geared toward divorce professionals.The first conference was organized by The Association of Divorce Financial Planners. This three-day conference was packed with intense coursework covering various financial issues that are likely to be encountered during a divorce.…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postHave You Started Preparing for Your Taxes Yet? Don't Get Surprised by an Unexpected Tax Bill - Do a Projection!
Autumn is upon us, and there is no better time for divorcing spouses to start thinking about tax preparation for the year 2014.Even though we're 7 months away from having to file our taxes, once the clock strikes midnight on December 31, there's not much you can do. What if you didn't withhold enough? Wouldn't you like to know that beforehand?I highly…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postAffordable Care Act Updated Statistics
In December of 2013, I wrote an article about the Affordable Care Act and how it could help in divorce situations. The information available at the time did not specifically mention divorce, but it was nonetheless helpful for me in several instances.A detailed set of new data was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in May of 2014, and I…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog post7 Things to Consider in Your Divorce
In a divorce, both parties have many decisions to make. Whether it’s through mediation or a collaborative approach to divorce, these items are important to keep in mind:1. Asset and liability divisionHow will assets be divided?How much is your home worth?Will you continue to co-own the home and sell it in the future?Does there need to be a buy-out of a share of the home’s…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postI Don't Want to Hear about the Process
As divorce professionals working in mediation and in collaborative divorce, we tend to talk a lot about the process, explaining to clients how the process works and what they can expect - sometimes verbally, and other times with the help of graphics or a combination of the two. We also tend to explain to the client that they make decisions, but we own the process as professionals.…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postManaging Expectations in Divorce
When people come in for divorce, they often have their own ideas about what it is, how it will play out, and what the financial settlement will be. That is why it is so important to set realistic expectations for both parties. Whether it be a mediated or litigated divorce, here are some tips on how you can avoid serious disappointment - simply by managing your expectations.Results are…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postWhat Are The Tax Implications of Divorce?
Every divorce is different, but there is no doubt that it will change the way you approach and file your taxes.That’s why seeking divorce advice from professionals before any official proceedings is a prudent move. There are many significant tax implications to consider, such as:Filing statusChild supportProperty division and the resulting tax implicationsAlimonyCustody arrangements and…See More
Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA posted a blog postThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Prenuptial Agreements
Over the last several years I have seen a number of clients who are entering into their divorces with prenuptial agreements already in place.As I thought about couples considering what to include in their prenuptial agreements, I remembered an article from many years ago published in The New York Times by Jan Hoffman called “THE RICH: How They Keep It.” Here are some…See More
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I wanted a "friendly" and "welcoming" site.
I also bought the names:
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Where is the best place to get new clients?
In Houston we have 3 "new age" monthly magazines and I advertise in all of them. One is a national publication - Natural Awakenings. A small ad in the Houston edition is inexpensive.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I've had a few phone calls on collaborative law but no one has ever hired me to do one.
I found the training to be very useful. I just incorporate it into my regular practice and my mediations.
I think the cost of of a collaborative law divorce scares off most people.
Then I explain mediation and they hire me to do a one time mediation.
I've been disappointed that it has become more popular.
I think the cost of collaborative law is too expensive for lower income or middle income people.
There is a small group of attorneys in Houston that do collaborative law family law cases.
I've let my membership lapse in the Texas group and am not going to renew my membership in the International group or the local group.
www.iahl.org
I've been on their board for the past 2 years. After last May's conference I came home so energized that I changed my letterhead and business cards to say "holistic attorney, counselor at law & mediator". I thought I'd get a lot of kidding but I've ONLY had good comments. Also, it makes me "stand out" and get people to ask me "what's holistic law?".
I am not hot on collaborative law due to the local lawyers who got involved early on. I see it being used as another way to get all your expensive expert friends more work. I work best all alone. I love mediation more than any other way to get divorced. You and Ed Sherman should be friends. He is the California KING of do it yourself divorce. He started the whole movement in the early 1970s. He is in this site. Go talk to him. He is my Yoda. I love Ed and you would too. He is the best.
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