By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT “ACFLS annually selects a Certified Family Law Specialist whose contributions to the specialty have been significant and who exemplifies the highest ethical and legal standards of practice in family law.” Vivian L. Holley has been a lawyer in San Francisco for a long time, also awarded the highly Read More
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Advice For Selecting A San Francisco Family Lawyer
By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT Choosing to divorce is one of the most heartbreaking and devastating decisions a couple may make. Breaking down the very same assets that you took years to build together is emotionally draining. If there are children involved, deciding on a parenting plan that suits all sides can Read More
Understanding Divorce Law and Custody Proceedings
By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT Having a thorough understanding of the divorce laws and custody proceedings will help you to complete the process as quickly as possible, saving you time, emotional stress, and money. In San Francisco, custody and divorce lawyers generally advise their clients to not make any drastic moves such Read More
Men, Too, Are Victims of Domestic Violence
By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT Published in: The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists Newsletter, Volume: Summer 2009, no. 2 When men are victims of domestic violence, they do not come forward and seek treatment, shelters, and legal protection as readily as women. This is true for a number of reasons which Read More
San Francisco Court Closings and its Recommendation for Alternatives to Divorce Litigation
By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT Recently the San Francisco Superior Court announced that by the end of September 2011, there will be severe cut backs in courtrooms and judges and custody mediators available for civil litigation and divorces. The staff lay-offs and court room closures in San Francisco are expected to have Read More
Friendly Divorces and Generation X
By Vivian L. Holley, JD, MA, CFLS, MFT Comments by Vivian L. Holley, San Francisco Family and Divorce Mediator Susan Gregory Thomas is about to release her book on the impact of divorce on her generation. Due to the publication of an excerpt in the Wall Street Journal on line earlier this week, there are Read More