Roberta Batley becomes a Diplomate at the American College of Family Trial Lawyers

Little Gilman-Tepper and Batley would like to welcome Bobbie Batley as a Diplomate to the American College of Family Trial Lawyers!  Bobbie’s admission into this select group of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States is quite an honor.  As an Emeritus Member, I have enjoyed the benefits of…

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Roberta Batley – Lawyer of the Year

We are proud to announce that Roberta Batley has been recognized as the 2018 Albuquerque Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” award. This is the second time she has received this honor. She was previously recognized in…

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Tips for Anger Management During Divorce

Anger between divorcing couples can derail settlement attempts.  It also may hinder the development of good parenting plans for the children.  The following link by Jane Zatylny provides excellent tips for managing anger during divorce.   http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/coping-with-divorce-related-anger Ms. Zatylny’s tips are useful guidelines to apply. COPING WITH DIVORCE-RELATED ANGER From Jane Zatylny Here’s some advice…

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New Study Finds Seasonal Increases in Divorce

by: Michele M. Jochner of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP The transition from the summer to fall season usually brings to mind students returning to school, the kickoff of the football matchups and the leaves changing colors.  A recent study conducted by sociologists at the University of Washington has revealed another fall seasonal occurrence: an increase…

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Confessions of a Part-Time Mom

Divorce and shared custody suits me, and it suits my kids, too. I am far more able to be present knowing that, sooner or later, I get to be absent. By Lara Bazelon from the AAML Weekly Eblast I know how I am supposed to feel about my divorced-parent reality. A good mother would be devastated…

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How do you keep a family together after a divorce?

By Samantha Shanley from the AAML Weekly Eblast For years, I was under the impression that my husband and I had cultivated the near-perfect marriage, the two of us like His and Her Majesty, presiding over an enviable life. I wasn’t the only one who saw it so plainly. “You two are in your prime!”…

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6 Summer Vacation Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents

By Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson from the Huffington Post Divorce Co-authored by Alan Plevy, Co-founding Principal at SmolenPlevy It’s an annual rite of Spring — children are eagerly anticipating the end of the school year and the start of their summer break. The same can’t be said for a number of divorced or separated parents. Summer…

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Who Should You Tell When You’re Over Your Divorce?

You need to let them know that you’ve moved on. Diane L. Danois, J.D., Contributor to the Huffington Post Divorce Following a lengthy process of soul-searching and decision-making about what is most important in life, a moment of enlightenment occurs for many people post-divorce: they move on. They leave behind the vitriol and acidity of…

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5 Great Tips for Co-parenting Through the Holidays

Posted by coparently.com team Easter is fast approaching. With it comes all those familiar stress factors for divorced and separated families. Holidays bring home the thought of coming together as a family. It’s often thought that a successful holiday means one big, happy family enjoying the festivities together. In movies, songs, television, and any other…

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10 Helpful Books About Divorce

Learn to help your kids cope with the realities of divorce. by Laura Broadwell-Parent’s Magazine Books for Kids Sometimes reading a story about divorce can help a child make sense of his feelings and understand that he is not alone. A good book can also be a springboard for discussion between parents and kids. Here…

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