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Melissa is a divorce and family law mediator, licensed attorney, as well as a Co-Parenting Specialist (CoPS). Melissa provides virtual mediation services throughout California on a flat-fee basis.. While Melissa is a California-licensed attorney, she has elected to focus on providing neutral mediation services and one-on-one mediation and negotiation coaching. Holistic mediation allows Melissa to intertwine her passions for family law, spirituality, and finding collaborative solutions in challenging circumstances. While Melissa enjoyed being a family law litigator for about a decade, she truly believes in the transformative power of mediation, and knows most people and families will find benefits in mediation that litigation just cannot provide. In mediation, Melissa is best able to serve parties seeking amicable resolution in their divorce and custody cases who are not looking to create unnecessary conflict or expense.. For people who value equity, collaboration, and respect, they will prefer mediation with Melissa over traditional litigation. These parties are willing to make some compromise to preserve peace; they understand that family law conflict can be highly traumatic for children, and will prioritize keeping trauma and conflict to a minimum. Melissa’s extensive family law experience makes her well-suited for cases with parties who take accountability for their role in the divorce and are seeking clear solutions and well-defined obligations in any written agreement produced through the mediation process.. Melissa is a distinguished divorce attorney based in California who was captivated by family law due to the intricate psychological, emotional, and financial dynamics it encompasses. Her dedication to her clients is evident in her unwavering commitment to their cases, particularly those involving divorce and high-conflict custody disputes. Throughout her legal career, Melissa has demonstrated an exceptional ability to guide clients through every phase of the marital dissolution process including mediation, pre-trial litigation, settlement discussions, mediation, evidentiary hearings, and long-cause trials.. Melissa is trained in Insight Mediation, has completed the 40-hour Family Law Mediation training with Mosten Mediation Training, and is a certified Co-Parenting Specialist (CoPS). Melissa regularly volunteers her time as a Mediator for the State of California Superior Court in Orange County, helping to settle Small Claims cases with the Groundswell non-profit organization. She is also a vetted member of the Amicable Divorce Network and the Academy of Professional Family Mediators. Melissa also hosts the High Vibe Divorce podcast.

I am a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. I was fortunate enough to receive an Evans Scholarship for college from my experience as a caddie and academic standing. I utilized my business degree by working for Lincoln Financial Group in its Fort Wayne Reinsurance Department before beginning law school. Prior to joining the firm, I had the opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Judge Craig Bobay and the Honorable Judge Thomas J. Felts for Allen Circuit Court in Fort Wayne and to work in the Corporate Legal Affairs Division of Luxottica Retail in Mason, Ohio.  I am trained in Collaborative Law to compliment my domestic relations area of practice for dissolutions.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

As a Board-Certified Family Law attorney, my practice focuses on complex property and highly contentious custody cases across the State of Texas.  I likewise have a wide range of experience relating to drafting unique/tailored divorce provisions in shareholder and other business entity agreements, including formulas for valuation of the corresponding entity, with "belt and suspenders" to premarital and/or post-marital agreements.  I believe these types of agreements - premarital and post-marital agreements - create a form of "divorce insurance" - insuring and giving peace-of-mind not only to the client but also, when applicable, to the corresponding entity, new shareholders, or even investors from the instability that can often arise during a divorce.. I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a frequent speaker and author.  I have been recognized among Texas' Top Lawyers by Super Lawyers, including Top 50 Women in 2022.  The Houston Business Journal also recognized me among Women Who Mean Business in 2021.. I am a natural competitor, stemming from my extensive soccer experience at the collegiate and National levels.  I attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on a full athletic scholorship and played on the Women's Varsity Soccer Team for my four years at Wake Forest.  I graduated in 2007 from Wake Forest with a B.A. in Spanish and Communication, and immediately began my legal careeer at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law, graduating in 2010.. My goal is to empower my clients to become effective advocates for themselves and their families by providing dedicated, zealous and results-oriented representation before, during, and after litigation.

I have been practicing exclusively in family law since graduating from law school. I opened my family law practice in 2005. I love my work because I believe that assisting families in moving through the challenges of the divorce process is important work that is not meant for the faint-of-heart.. Certified Legal Specialist – Family Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization (2012 to present). Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2018 to present). Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (2020 to present)

Darin Colburn’s first encounter with the legal system was during his parents’ divorce, which began when he was six years old and ended when he was twelve. More than twenty years later, having helped hundreds of clients navigate the murky waters of divorce, child custody, and other family law disputes, Darin tells many of his clients what he wishes someone would have told his parents back in the day: take a deep breath and don’t let the past stop you from building a better future.. It may have taken decades, but Darin’s parents are now friends, and both wish they had handled matters differently. In particular, they both have independently shared their regret over spending an exorbitant amount of money on legal fees during their divorce. In fact, Darin’s dad is fond of saying that if he had just settled early on and put the money that he spent on attorneys (that’s right, he had more than one) in the market, he would have retired decades ago. To help his clients avoid the pitfalls experienced by his parents, Darin employs a strategic, solution-oriented, and client-centric approach to the practice of law. He enjoys earning a client’s satisfaction by accomplishing their goals early on through skillful negotiation and settlement, thereby keeping more money in the client’s pocket.. As an undergraduate at the University of Arizona, Darin learned the ins and outs of cost-benefit analysis, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the Eller College of Management. During law school, Darin honed his skills in legal writing, research, and trial advocacy, earning multiple CALI awards (granted to the student with the highest grade in a given class). Darin graduated Magna Cum Laude, finishing law school with a final ranking in the top 5% of his class.. Despite a very strong track record of negotiating and settling cases favorably and cost-effectively for his clients, Darin is ultimately a trial lawyer at heart. From Darin’s perspective, negotiations and litigation go hand in hand, because strong trial advocacy leads to better settlement offers. After all, if the other side is going to take you seriously at the negotiation table, they have to perceive you as a threat in the courtroom. Darin is an experienced trial attorney that excels in high net worth divorce, complex business valuations, and messy custody disputes. In 2019, Darin was selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.. Darin was born and raised in Central Phoenix. When he is not lawyering, he is an avid reader, amateur home cook, and aspiring chess master. He also enjoys traveling abroad and spending quality time with his wife, Claire.. For immediate help with your family law case or issues, call Darin Colburn at.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Certified Family Law Specialist Heather A. Lewis has advocated as an attorney in family law matters for families since 2014. An astute divorce attorney in Victorville, Ms. Lewis is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist. Ms. Lewis can offer assistance in all types of divorces, including mediated and collaborative divorce. When necessary, she is prepared to vigorously represent you in court.. Ms. Lewis also serves as the current President of the High Desert Bar Association.. New trends in divorceTraditionally litigated divorce takes its toll on many families, often leaving emotional scars that require years to heal. New, less adversarial approaches to divorce have arisen in recent years that can help divorcing couples obtain a divorce through cooperation and open communication. Such approaches include:. Divorce mediation: Divorce through mediation is an option for couples who prefer a negotiated agreement, rather than going to court on the issues. If the parties are willing to work together cooperatively and openly, divorce mediation can result in a workable settlement agreement. In mediation, the issues addressed include:Child custody, Child support, Spousal support and Property/debt division.. Collaborative divorce: In this process, the spouses, their divorce attorneys, and other professionals (as needed) form a team to work together in identifying and resolving all the disputed issues. Because a problem-solving approach is used, the attorneys can help you and your ex-spouse find solutions that meet each person’s needs and interests.. Contact Victorville divorce lawyer, Heather A. Lewis, CFLS, at the Law Offices of Anne E. Lewis today. Through her many years of family law representation, Ms. Lewis understands that each client is different and has unique and specific needs. Attorney Lewis’ extensive experience as an attorney in the Victorville and High Desert surrounding areas divorce enables her to assist you in navigating the often confusing and complicated divorce process.. Practice AreasFamily Law; Adoption Law; Child Custody; Child Support; Divorce; Domestic Partnerships; Domestic Violence; Premarital Agreements; Spousal Support; Visitation Rights; Dissolution of Marriage; Dissolution of Domestic Partnership; Community Property Division

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Born and raised in Bloomington Illinois, I attended Illinois Wesleyan University here in McLean County and went on to get my J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Soon after I graduated I returned to central Illinois where I have focused my practice on dissolution matters and civil litigation. I have garnered a great deal of litigation expernience in my career and I pride myself on being accesible, providing prompt responses to client's questions and concerns, and obtaining results for my client's in the courtroom.

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the California Western School of Law, Jeffrey Wittliff helps clients navigate a variety of family law cases including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Jeffrey Witliff strongly believes in the important of negotiation during cases, helping parties reach mutually beneficial arrangements to limit legal fees and costs wherever possible. He continuously researches the latest developments in family law, allowing him to deliver cutting-edge legal representation to his clients.Jeffrey Witliff’s relentless work ethic shines through in his legal representation, enabling him to deliver highly personalized case strategies and fearless advocacy to his clients.

As a lawyer in Flagstaff, it is my privilege to provide assistance to those residents of and visitors to Northern AZ who find themselves caught in a web of legal confusion.  I provide a wide variety of service to my clients in AZ. You will work directly with me on your legal issue.  Free consultations -  30 minutes.