Los Angeles Divorce and Family Lawyer

2021 marks 21 years of Family Law for me. I was really burnt out years 11-16. I almost quit! I’m glad I didn’t. ... In 2020, I discovered I could actually make a difference in people’s lives by educational content. And all this content comes from years of experience, both good and bad. Here are my top 20 lessons for you: 1 Children need your love more than your money. 2 Good parents don’t need court orders or laws to be good parents. 3There is no easy way out of a marriage with children. Choose wisely with whom to procreate. 4Nobody wins in divorce. You start with 1/4. 5Parents always side with their children stay out of your kid’s divorce. 6The other side is never as bad as they are portrayed on court pleadings. (And neither are their lawyers). 7After you’ve spent all your money on lawyers, you still need to deal with each other. If you have kids, you’re family forever. Learn to get along. 8Lawyers can be a solution or a problem. Be careful who you hire. 9Even if both of you just want what’s fair, the end result will not feel fair. It is always darkest before the sun comes out. And the sun always comes out. For the rest, click https://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com/20-lessons-from-20-ye/ What are some other lessons you have learned if you’ve been through the journey? . . . #gooddecisions #baddecisions #experiencematters #familylawattorney #divorce

FAQ: Does being a divorce attorney affect your marriage? Answer: Yes! It absolutely does. It actually makes me appreciate my marriage more. Truth is, all mar...riages have issues. Some are minor, others not so much. But, whenever it involves another human being, there is bound to be SOME friction in one area or other. I have seen relationships breaking up (and the issues relating to) for the past 21 years. I am so thankful for MY own little problems. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. What about you? #marriagesecrets #marriageisforever #marriagegoals

Waking up to social media makes me depressed. Getting dressed (I miss you, makeup!), fire pit, and my dogs make me happy. And COFFEE. What gets you out of bed...? P. S. I’m on The World Famous KROQ on the Stryker and Klein show at 8 am this morning, discussing family law! Tune in and peace out! #goodmorning #tuesdayvibes #motivation #whatmakesyouhappy

Every January, divorce attorneys all over the nation are intaking new clients throwing in the towel on their marriage. If you’re on the verge, don’t do it! Get ...thee to a marriage counselor and do every thing you can to save your marriage. NEVER call a divorce attorney until you’ve made your final decision and are prepared to handle your divorce like a mature adult. What’s a mature adult do? Read the blog https://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com/am-i-ready-for-a-divo/ Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. What tips do you have for married couples on verge of divorce? #areyoureadyfor2021 #marriageadvice #marriagegoals

10,000 Instagram followers! THANK YOU! I turned 44 in 2020 (the WORST number in Chinese: it literally means double death"). But, in all fairness, 2020 gi...fted me infinite amounts of TIME for TikTok, which led to many new friends and opportunities. (Quite honestly, most days were waking up and TikToks in between making 3 meals - I’ve never cooked so much, ever!) 2020 also marks my dream come true: the publication of my first book (followed by my second!) - shout out to my beautiful co-author Loretta Powers and illustrator Tanya Lehoux Campbell! Both are available on Amazon: Protecting Yourself From False Accusations https://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Yourself-Fal//B08B7G8GJ5 Two Adventures with Mom and Dad https://www.amazon.com/Two-Adventures-Mom-Dad-//1735261823 I want to end this year by giving away a copy of each! To enter: 1. Like and share this post to stories! 2. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (@heykel76) 3. Follow me on Twitter @lawyerkelly 4. Tag your 3 besties in 2020 (your quaranteam) I'll livestream the drawing on Friday January 8 at 10 am PST! Au revoir, 2020! 2021, more new friends and books! What are your dreams for 2021? I'd love to hear from you! "You gotta have a dream. If you don't have a dream, how are you going to have a dream come true?" IconicPinups #thankyou #nevertooold #tagyourquaranteam #2020overandout #10kgiveaway #dreamcometrue

Of all my sound bites, this one is my favorite. I think the general public has been brainwashed to believe divorce HAS TO BE NASTY. That's why people think the...y can actually WIN by trashtalking the other side. WRONG! If you are trying to get someone to agree with you (ie the Judge), badmouthing the other parent won't do it. For more tips on what NOT to do in divorce, read the blog post https://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com/what-not-to-do-in-div/ #familycourt #nobadmouthing #learntocoparent #maturity

Hot topic warning! A few years ago, Robin Thicke was accused by ex of child abuse from spanking his children, and I was called to comment on the law on spankin...g. California law allows one to spank their children for the purpose of discipline, as long as it’s not excessive or unreasonable. https://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com/is-spanking-child-leg/ Personally, I don’t spank my kids. But, both my husband and I were reasonably spanked by our loving parents. As were many of our friends! We are all very close to our parents! None of us are damaged by the spanking. It appears we are living in different times. I would like to hear from you. Do you use spanking to discipline? No judgey comments. Please be kind. #spanking #disciplinekids #parentingmethods #celebritydivorce

It's been one month since Two Adventures With Mom and Dad’s release! Thank you to my amazing friends, family and colleagues, your support has catapulted us to #...1 Amazon New Release! You not only breathed life into this book, but allowed it to THRIVE! The feedback has been so amazing I'm now receiving reviews from strangers! Soon I can stop annoying all of you to post your review! Thank you so much for supporting my cause. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735261815 #gratefulforyou #amazonbestseller #amazonnewrelease #childrensbookauthor #divorcebookforchildren #childrenanddivorce #divorcedfamily #familyisforever #coparenting #divorcingparents #divorcedmoms #divorcedads #familylawattorney #twohomesonefamily #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad

#Repost @twoadventureswithmomanddad with @make_repost Nobody wins a custody battle. Children aren’t possessions to be divided. #pyrrhicvictory #custodybatt...les #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad See more

Today, I learned from Matt Sossi that 75% of divorcing/divorced parents spend less than 15 minutes talking about divorce to their children. This means all of a ...sudden, these kids are living in two different homes, and they have no idea why. That’s why I wrote Two Adventures With Mom and Dad. It’s written in a safe way to help with the transition. Children deserve to know, feel secure and loved. #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad See more

Thank you to our amazing readers who took the time to leave a review. It means everything. Do you love Two Adventures With Mom and Dad ? If so, please take the... time to write a review. #amazonreviews #amazonbestseller #reviewsmatter #reviewsmakeauthorshappy #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad See more

If you own a small business in California (or any other state), do not get married without getting a prenuptial agreement. I’ll say that again: IF YOU OWN A S...MALL BUSINESS, DO NOT MARRY WITHOUT A PRENUP! https://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com/dividing-small-busine/ #dividingbusiness #propertydivisionindivorce #propertydivision #prenuptialagreement #prenup #smallbusinessownersanddivorce #marriageisgranddivorceonehundredgrand #divorceattorney #divorcelawyer #familylawattorney #forensicaccountantsdivorce #forensicaccountant #businessvaluation #cashflowanalysis See more

Friday sneak preview! How long does it take for one to fall in love? Tanya Lehoux Campbell’s pictures had me at hello. Here are just 2 of my favorite pages o...f Two Adventures With Mom and Dad!Two homes and two rooms filled with love. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735261815 #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad

I want sole custody! It’s not about what YOU want. It’s about what’s good for a child. #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorc...e #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad See more

Would you like to see a copy of Two Adventures With Mom and Dad at your local library? Request it by completing this form! In Los Angeles, it is https://lapl.o...rg/about-lapl/contact-us/suggest-purchase ISBN 978-1735261829 Publication Date: 9/25/2020 #librarybooks #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad

"I want sole custody! It's an oft-uttered phrase that completely ignores children's best interests. Children are not property. Nor pawns. Are you family l...awyers and therapists exhausted from explaining basic truths? Let Two Adventures With Mom and Dad do the job for you! Gift it to your clients. Assign reading homework with their children. Remind them what family is. Divorce is not the end of family. Order on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735261815 Contact me directly for discount bulk orders. #divorceisnottheendoffamily #familyisforever #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorcebooksforkids #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorcingparents #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #mft #custodyevaluator #familylaw #familylawyer #familycourt #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad

I remember why I became a family lawyer now! I had forgotten. Over the last 20 years, I’ve become jaded to my profession, beaten to a pulp by the constant nega...tivity and stress. Caregivers fatigue. Then I wrote this children’s book and hope returned. Thank you for this gift, @adventurewaiting2019 , it means more than you ever know. Two Adventures With Mom and Dad is a gift all around! To order, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735261815 #Childrensbooksaboutdivorce #childrensbooks #divorcebookforchildren #divorce #divorcelawyer #divorcedparents #coparenting #jointcustody #restructurefamily #familybooks #familylawattorney #familycourt #divorcebooksforkids #familylaw #divorcethroughachildseyes #familytherapist #custodyevaluator #twohomes #twoadventureswithmomanddad

I've wanted to write this book for over 10 years! And thanks to my talented illustrator Tanya Lehoux Campbell; beloved assistant kickbutt graphic designer Phebe... Chan and IngramSpark, IT IS DONE!! Two Adventures With Mom and Dad is a children’s and family book for those undergoing restructuring of their homes from divorce. Thank you, Judge Michael Haas, for your 200 words which inspired this book. "Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault. No matter what you think of the other partyor what your family thinks of the other partythese children are one-half of each of you." If anyone you know can benefit from the book, please send it to them! Also, if you are a family law attorney or therapist, and would like to purchase in bulk, please contact me. Everyone of your clients deserves to have a copy of this book. Contact me. For regular orders, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735261815 #familybooks #childrensbook #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #kidsbooksaboutdivorce #divorcebooksforkids #divorcedbooksforparents #divorcedparents #divorcethroughachildseyes #coparenting #familylawattorney #familytherapist #twoadventureswithmomanddad #ingramsparkbooks #ingramsparkauthor #sparkunboxing

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Divorcing with young children is one of the most difficult things one will experience. It’s impossible to never let it out; we’re not robots. My book explains e...motions to young children. Two Adventures With Mom and Dad, Amazon’s #1 New Release in Marriage and Divorce Books for Children https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K2LN1MH #childrensbook #childrensbooksaboutdivorce #kidsbooksaboutdivorce #divorcebooksforkids #divorcedbooksforparents #divorcedparents #divorcethroughachildseyes #coparenting #familylawattorney #familytherapist #twoadventureswithmomanddad