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May 9, 2014

Client Conflict Check

Attorneys – Check Out Client Conflict Check!

This article is for the many lawyer colleagues throughout the country that visit our website for useful information.  We wanted to pass on some information about a valuable resource to comply with the Professional Rules of Conduct and avoid conflicts of interest that we use in our firm.

Client Conflict Check provides a cloud-based, fast system that allows attorneys in a law firm to instantly check for conflicts of interest when a prospective client calls their office.  For a list of features that Client Conflict Check provides, click here.

*Note: This firm is not associated with Client Conflict Check and does not warrant its products or services.  This blog post is informational only.

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July 15, 2013

Should I Keep the House in Our Divorce?

Many divorce clients in San Diego struggle with the decision of whether to keep their home during a divorce. With all the life changes inherently involved in a marital dissolution, many people prefer to hold on to the family home because it is a source of comfort. This is especially so when there are children involved and parents do not want to further disturb the norm. Staying in the home will allow children to stay in their current schools and continue their existing relationships with friends and neighbors in the community. While this may be the decision that seems right emotionally, there are several considerations to determine whether this decision is financially sound.

1) Can I Afford the Home?

The first question to ask is whether the home fits into your budget. When you are married, the family income works to support one household. Upon divorce, that...

Capital Gains, Community Property, Credit Scores in Divorce, Divorce Settlement, Mortgages in Divorce, Real Estate in Divorce, Real Property, Refinancing During Divorce
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July 15, 2013

ESPN Radio Interview

Tess Reutzel appeared live on ESPN radio on Friday, July 12, 2013, to discuss family law issues as they relate to real estate. It was a fun an informative segment! Audio bites to come soon…

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April 12, 2013

Divorce Mediation in San Diego – The Benefits

I have seen a recent rise in the number of calls I receive by people interested in divorce mediation in San Diego. It seems that people have realized that divorces can be costly and emotionally-draining, and divorcing couples are beginning to recognize the benefits of divorce mediation.

What are the benefits of divorce mediation?

o First, divorce mediation tends to be a lower-cost option. Generally, each party is paying for their own attorney. That means that the family is paying the hourly rate for two attorneys to facilitate finalizing their case. With mediation, the parties are paying for only one mediator, so theoretically, it is half the cost.

o Next, divorce mediation allows the parties to work as a team to accomplish their divorce. The non-litigious atmosphere usually leads to a more amicable end to the relationship. The parties can approach their divorce as a mutual, healthy...

Divorce Mediation, Preparing for Divorce, Spousal Support
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