Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/23/2020 -- Three members of Family Divorce Solutions were recently named to the Super Lawyers list of the nation's top attorneys and two others also earned prestigious awards.

Barbara Irshay Zipperman was named a Super Lawyer in 2017, and is on the list for the fourth year in a row.

Barbara Zipperman, added to the Super Lawyers list in 2017, is on the list for the third year in a row.

Ms. Goodman has practiced law for more than 20 years. She has her doctorate in Depth Psychology to improve her performance as a collaborative divorce attorney.

"This is quite an honor, especially when you consider the rigorous selection process and Super Lawyers only accepts five percent of the state's practicing attorneys," she said.

Mr. Bennett worked as an attorney for more than 30 years. He is the co-founder of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley.

"This is great news, both for myself and my colleagues at Family Divorce Solutions. To have three of us on this list speak volumes to the kind of professionals in our group," he said.

Ms. Zipperman has worked in family law for more than three decades now. She was a founding member of Family Divorce Solutions and it's Past President. She serves on the Board of Directors of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association.

"This recognition motivates and inspires me to continue to hone my skills as a as a professional and to promote the collaborative divorce process in California. We have made great strides to offer collaborative services in the past years and we can continue to improve offering the Collaborative Divorce Process to the community," she said.

Ty Supancic was named a Rising Star in 2018 and returns to that list this year. To be a Rising Star, an attorney has to be under 40 and in practice for less than 10 years.

"I'm just humbled that other attorneys in California think so highly of me. This award reminds me every day of why I am in this field and why I come to work every day," he said.

Jami Fosgate made it to the Pasadena's Top Lawyers 2020 list. Ms. Fosgate began practice in 2004. She is one of nine attorneys to receive this honor in the Alternate Dispute Resolution category

"This is quite an honor. Pasadena Magazine had plenty of attorneys to choose from and I am humbled they chose me. I am equally excited to associate with the caliber of professionals that are on the Super Lawyers list," she said.

Family Divorce Solutions is comprised of experienced, licensed and trained attorneys, mental health professionals and financial neutrals. The association concentrates on divorce cases and family law. Mental health professionals and financial experts are brought in to give other-than-legal advice clients.

Family Divorce Solutions offers free Divorce Options Workshops every Friday. These workshops are for individuals or couples wanting to learn more about the separation process.

"This is not a sales meeting," Mr. Bennett said. "This is information, news and advice for people who are separating. Of course, you can talk with any of the professionals after the meeting to discuss your personal situation, but that is not required and is entirely up to you."

About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. No more than five percent of the lawyers in any state are on the list of Super Lawyers each year.

About Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
Divorce isn't something most people want to think about but if you find yourself needing the guidance of an experienced team of attorneys, look no further than Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley. It is our ultimate goal to get both parties together so a solution can be worked out as quickly as possible. Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley was born in 2011 with the idea that divorce doesn't always have to be ugly. The collaborative process will address the emotional needs of the whole family without allowing the negativity to impact children and other family members. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at (818) 933-4504. We hate that you are going through this but we are glad to help in any way we can.

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Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/18/2020 -- Family Divorce Solutions (FDS), a collaborative agency in the San Fernando Valley focused on helping couples find a peaceful way to end their relationship, has a new executive board led by President Alex Weinberger.

Mr. Weinberger is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts™ (CDFA™).

"I appreciate the faith the members of the FDS have placed in me by electing me as the association's president. I look forward to building on what past presidents started. I look forward to leading the group and improving what is already an outstanding organization," he said. "The new executive board members have ideas of their own and we will work together to bring the best to reality."

Mr. Weinberger introduced the other executive board members.

Kevin Chroman is the immediate past president. He is a family law attorney. "Family Divorce Solution is in good hands now," Mr. Chroman said. "The membership made a good choice in choosing Alex. He worked well with me as vice president and I am ready to support him as president."

Sharon S. Kianfar is a family law attorney specializing in mediation and collaborative practice. She is the FDS Vice President. She has litigated and mediated all types of family law matters, including divorce and legal separation, paternity, child custody, child and spousal support, division of community property, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements. She also serves as a consulting attorney for a wide range of family law matters. She is next in line for the presidency.

Darlene Wanger is the board secretary. She is a family law attorney and launched her career representing domestic abuse survivors. She specializes in complex child custody matters, including cases where there is parental alienation, substance abuse issues, mental health issues, or children with special needs. She also has expertise in complex financial matters, and working with experts, including forensic accountants.

Stephanie Maloney is the treasurer. She is also a Certified Financial Planner and a CDFA. As a financial neutral, she assists her clients in obtaining and organizing their financial records. She then helps them explore options with regard to settlement in a fair and unbiased way with compassion and infinite patience.

Cynthia Todd is the social chair. She is a collaborative attorney, mediator, and family law attorney, who has practiced family law since 2001.

Dr. James Walton is a member at large and the marketing chair. He will help spread the word about the Collaboration. He holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a master's in Family Therapy, and an MBA in Global Management. Dr. Walton specializes in helping divorcing couples process their break up in a constructive and empowering way, saving them money, heartache and time as a dispute coach.

Other members-at-large are:

- Ty Supanic, a collaborative attorney who used to work in the entertainment industry. Having gone through a divorce himself, he understands the process and the need to find a peaceful resolution.

- Warren Sacks is a CPA and a Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF ®). He explains complicated financial information so it is understandable, providing options to clients so they can choose the options that best meet the client's interests.

"This is a sterling group of people. All are leaders in their fields and bring so much experience and knowledge to the Collaboration. It is going to be a delight to work with them," Mr. Weinberger said.

About Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
Divorce isn't something most people want to think about, but if you find yourself needing the guidance of an experienced team of attorneys, neutral financials and mental health professionals, look no further than Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley. It is our goal to get both spouses together so a solution can be worked out as smoothly as possible. Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley was born in 2011 with the idea that divorce doesn't always have to be ugly. The collaborative process will address the emotional needs of the whole family without allowing the negativity to impact children and other family members. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at (818) 933-4504. We hate that you are going through this, but we are glad to help in any way we can.

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Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/06/2018 -- "Collaborative process has earned its place at the table with other methods of dispute resolution and is here for the foreseeable future. Counsel and the public at large become familiar with all methods of dispute resolution before making a decision on how to proceed. Local 5.26 defines and expands how the collaborative process would operate." said Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Thomas Trent Lewis.

Judge Lewis is Supervising Judge for all Family Law Courts in Los Angeles County and is supportive of the collaborative process. "Effective July 1, 2018, Amended Rule 5.26 will be implemented throughout the County of LA. Thanks to the hard work of the LA County Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee and the Board of LACFLA, this new rule is a reality," said Judge Lewis.

Joe Spirito, Chair Family Law Section Los Angeles County Bar Association weighed in: "It is such a privilege to be part of the establishment of the most comprehensive collaborative law local rule in the State of California. Already, several collaborative leaders throughout the State are looking to adopt this pioneering rule. With the cooperation of a Supervising Family Law Judge as forward thinking as Judge Lewis, we are optimistic other Counties will follow LA's lead."

"The expanded rule creates a higher level of definition for collaborative cases which will benefit parties, attorneys and other professionals who participate in the collaborative process. It will also assist the court by creating structure and uniformity regarding collaborative cases. This definition, structure and uniformity was much needed and we hope that our rule will serve as a model for other counties throughout the State of California," said Jeffery S. Jacobson.

According to Leon F Bennett, President of LACFLA (Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association) who is credited with bridging the gap between bench and bar regarding the Collaborative Process in Los Angeles, "For in excess of the past 10 years, the collaborative law community has worked hard to gain recognition as a viable process in which people can resolve domestic disputes without the emotional and financial cost of litigation," said Mr. Bennett. "Courts have recognized the collaborative community's hard work and the benefits of the collaborative process in family law matters."

Collaborative Family Law is an alternative to a traditional litigated divorce. Each party has their own attorney, a neutral financial to assist with understanding and analyzing financial issues, and a mental health professional to assist with co-parenting issues, clarification of needs and wants, stress management and effective communication and decision making. The Collaborative Law Process is a respectful way to obtain a divorce which fosters the families restructuring in a manner so as to preserve relationships and things the family built together, especially where children are involved. The process is private, confidential, non-adversarial and frequently far less expensive both financially and emotionally.

About Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
Divorce isn't something most people want to think about but if you find yourself needing the guidance of an experienced team of attorneys, look no further than Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley. It is our ultimate goal to get both parties together so a solution can be worked out as quickly as possible. Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley was born in 2011 with the idea that divorce doesn't always have to be ugly. The collaborative process will address the emotional needs of the whole family without allowing the negativity to impact children and other family members. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 818-933-4504. We hate that you are going through this but we are glad to help in any way we can.

Media Contact: Warren Sacks
Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
21900 Burbank Blvd
Woodland Hills CA 91367
818-933-4504
https://www.familydivorcesolutions.com

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Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/15/2018 -- Family Divorce Solutions attorneys Jami Fosgate and Kevin Chroman spoke April at the annual statewide Conference of Collaborative Professionals. Most of the staff at Family Divorce Solutions also attended the conference.

Ms. Fosgate led a discussion on how motivational interviewing people seeking a divorce can improve the consensual dispute resolution process. Mr. Chroman, a board member and secretary of the Conference did not present during any of the seminars, but attended and canvassed those attending to see what can be done to improve the conference and what next year's agenda should be.

"The annual conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about changes to California's laws on divorce, especially in mediated and collaborative divorce and improvements to the process. Anyone who is involved in family law, settling family issues, divorce and child custody matters will learn something over the three days," Ms. Fosgate said.

The idea of collaborative divorce is growing across the nation and in California specifically. More and more judges are ordering couples to at least try some form of mediated divorce before presenting their cases in the courtroom.

Going through a collaborative process is usually better for all involved, Mr. Chroman said. He gave these reasons:

- It is less expensive for the people divorcing.

- It allows the couple, not a judge, to make the decisions that will affect their family's future.

- When child custody is at issue, parents who can work together are reassuring the children that the divorce is not the end of the world.

"Collaborative divorce lawyers want to see both sides away as happy as possible. We want to make sure both sides get fair treatment. Having gone through a divorce myself before becoming an attorney, I know how painful it can be," Ms. Fosgate said. "We cannot eliminate all the pain, but we can make the process easier."

Mr. Chroman said having a judge decide a divorce is always an option if the collaborative process doesn't work out.

For more information about the April Conference, visit http://www.cpcal.com/cp-cal-annual-conference/conference-program/.

About Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
Divorce isn't something most people want to think about but if you find yourself needing the guidance of an experienced team of attorneys, look no further than Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley. It is our ultimate goal to get both parties together so a solution can be worked out as quickly as possible. Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley was born in 2011 with the idea that divorce doesn't always have to be ugly. The collaborative process will address the emotional needs of the whole family without allowing the negativity to impact children and other family members. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 818-933-4504. We hate that you are going through this but we are glad to help in any way we can.

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Media Contact: Warren Sacks
Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley
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818-933-4504
http://www.familydivorcesolutions.com

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