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"At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can." - Frida Kahlo These words are a mantra for me, with endurance as the key. Frida's life was complicated and beautifulfilled with art, love, romance, struggle, and humanity. She generously shared her stories of adversity and left her sensational home for people to see her contributions to culture and society first-hand.... I reflected on her life and work, and kept coming back to this idea of endurance and how it relates to both my own obstacles and growth, and being in a position to help others endure through their challenges. Photo taken outside Frida's home in Mexico City in 2018. #frida #fridakahlo #lacasaazul #thebluehouse #endurance #quotes #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #hekmatfamilylaw

ATTN CO-PARENTS: Apply the COVID era lessons you've learned for long-term success beyond current circumstances. We’ve seen issues come up around health, safety, schooling, work, and cooperationall while constantly having to be mindful of personal and public health. YOUR HOMEWORK: Write down a list of reasons that have impacted your parenting arrangements and discuss them openly and honestly with your co-parent. Solve for these concerns with an amendment to your parenting ...agreement. Including hygiene, parenting schedules, illness, death, and mediation, our recent blog post (link in bio) presents COVID co-parenting obstacles and potential solutions even AFTER the pandemic is over. #covidparents #covidparenting #coparents #coparenting #divorcedparents #covid #covid19 #covid_19 #coronavirus #coronaparenting #remotelearning #coparenting #coviddivorce #sharedparenting #singlemom #singledad #coparentingdoneright #blendedfamily #stepmom #divorcing #childcustody #divorcetips #divorcecoach #divorcelawyer #divorcemediation #familylaw #divorcesupport #hekmatfamilylaw

Like buying a house, marriage is a financial and legal contract. In real estate, you get pages and pages of disclosures. Writing your will and estate planning? There are tons of documents outlining what will happen when you die. When you get married, you don’t even get a pamphlet. (And it’s the most legally significant thing you’ll do, aside from dying.)... That's why we urge you to do your due diligence BEFORE getting married. Talk to others who’ve been married, set goals together, have honest money talks with your partner, and get a prenup. It's the ONLY way to set your own custom rules for marriage and avoid accepting the state’s termswhich you’ve never read. #marriage #marriagelaw #marriagequestions #marriagedecision #prenup #prenups #prenuptial #prenuptialagreement #prenuptialagreements #prenuptials #prenupideas #premaritalfinancialconsulting #familylaw #hekmatfamilylaw

Meet George. Actually, it's Georgette (and my wife insists on the French pronunciation,) but she prefers her nickname. She’s my constant source of energy, unbridled joy, and love. Truly part of our family. When she was a pup (pre-kids), I was at the park with her every single afternoon. These days, we'll settle for a weekend hike and evening cuddles on the couch. Funny thing is we don’t even know if she’s a Labradoodle or a Cockapoo. Any guesses?... #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #dogoftheday #doglovers #pets #doglife #love #puppylove #pet #puppies #dogsofinsta #petsofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogslife #animals #petstagram #doglove #labradoodle #cockapoo #hekmatfamilylaw

Did you know that you can get sole or joint custody of your pets in a divorce? That’s right, in California, the well-being of your pets is a factor in determining where they’ll call home after the divorce. Prior to 2019, pets were treated like TVs, cars, paintings, or pretty much any other objects. Today, a judge can order visitation schedules or even shared custody!... If you think it's a tad dramatic, just talk to any pet owner (like me), to find out how dogs, cats, and even fish and birds, literally become part of the family. It can be crushing to imagine being without them forever. We unpack the law on pet custody in our latest blog post. Let us know what you think. #law #lawblog #legal #help #pets #petcustody #custody #marriage #marriagelaw #divorce #divorcelaw #divorceconsulting #divorceconsultant #mediator #divorcemediation #mediation #familylaw #hekmatfamilylaw

There’s power in harnessing love to make decisionsboth during and after divorce. So many of our clients have been able to separate peacefully, simply by acting with love. Words and actions of love naturally set the tone for constructive thinking and respectful conversations. With kids in the picture, thriving as co-parents means prioritizing love for your children over your individual needs. With their health and happiness as your common purpose, it's less likely to get stu...ck in conflict. Bonus side effect? Your kids learn how to engage in conflict respectfully and productively - a valuable lifelong lesson. #letlovebeyourguide #divorce #divorced #coparents #coparenting #peacefuldivorce #healthy #family #hekmatfamilylaw

As a co-parent during COVID, what issues have come up for you with regards to health, safety, schooling, and work? Has the challenge to parent and cooperate effectively while considering personal and public health felt insurmountable? We know it’s tough right now. Consider writing down a list of reasons that have impacted your parenting arrangements with the goal of discussing them openly and honestly with your co-parent. Address these concerns in an amendment to your parenti...ng agreement. Between hygiene, parenting schedules, illness, death, and mediation, this guide presents the challenges during COVID along with potential solutions for you, as well as co-parenting lessons that you can apply, even after the pandemic. https://hekmatfamilylaw.com//co-parenting-through-covid-a/ #covidparents #covidparenting #coparents #coparenting #divorcedparents #covid #covid19 #covid_19 #coronavirus #coronaparenting #remotelearning #coparenting #coviddivorce #sharedparenting #singlemom #singledad #coparentingdoneright #blendedfamily #stepmom #divorcing #childcustody #divorcetips #divorcecoach #divorcelawyer #divorcemediation #familylaw #divorcesupport #hekmatfamilylaw

Even if your marriage isn’t working out as you planned, you can maintain a mindset that empowers you (without draining your energy and wallet): 1. Aim for an amicable separation or a peaceful divorce, avoiding emotional and financial stress. 2. Write down the goals you wish to achieve as you address your marriage concerns. You still have the ability to make strides in a positive direction. ... As a resource for you to make informed decisions, this 4 minute read breaks down the differences between legal separation and divorce in California, so you can weigh the pros and cons of each option. Let us know if we can help you along the way. #legalseparation #family #familylaw #divorce #divorcelaw #divorceconsulting #divorceconsultant #divorcelitigation #litigation #divorcemediation #mediation #custody #hekmatfamilylaw #law #lawyer #legal #lawyers #lawfirm #attorneys #attorney

You don’t have to cash in your 401k to pay for a divorce litigation. Not when you have the option of working with a Divorce Consultant. Also known as a divorce consulting attorney, a Divorce Consult works on demand, so you're not paying for time or services you don't need. Unlike retaining an Attorney of Record, there is no formal discovery, filing motions, writing letters, or playing phone tag with the opposing attorney. Fewer legal tasks means lower fees and fewer billable... hours - ultimately saving our divorce clients a good amount of money. Watch this video to learn how divorce consulting can help you efficiently and effectively achieve your divorce goals. As always, leave your questions or comments, so that I can answer them. #divorce #divorcelaw #divorceconsulting #divorceconsultant #divorcelitigation #litigation #divorcemediation #mediation #familylaw #familylaw #hekmatfamilylaw

Did you know that marriage is BOTH a legal and financial commitment? In California, opening up a joint bank account is not the only way to own something together. There are multiple routes to where your assets and debts can automatically be owned by both you and your partner after getting married. It’s absolutely important to understand how this happens so you can make marriage work to meet your specific goals BEFORE you tie the knot. Learn how these rules work in California and the best way to create your own rules in this 4-minute read on the Hekmat Law Blog. #californiamarriage #prenup #prenuptialagreement #finances #finance #marriagelaw #hekmatfamilylaw

Giving thanks and expressing gratitude are siblings derived from the same family tree of acknowledging and appreciating the positive energy in my life. In texts, DMs, emails, letters, conversations, comments, prayers, or meditation, writing or saying thank you or thanks or is a simple but powerful transcription of appreciation that I truly mean every time the words are released into the world. For me, giving thanks is not a formality, it’s a moment to appreciate someone e...lse for their contributions to my life. Whereas thanks lives through words, gratitude is expressed through action. Sending a gift, helping a loved one, phoning a friend, raising money for a cause, or even sharing someone else’s milestone on your feed are examples of selfless expressions rooted in gratitude. The true power of gratitude is its ability to uplift me from thoughts of scarcity or not having or being enough. It's a lens that sharpens a view of the world where I have more than what I need and inspires me to take action by giving (rather than wanting and taking). When I am living in gratitude, I am operating as the best version of myself. Thank you for reading and following. #thanks #thankyou #thankful #thanksgiving #gratitude #grateful #givethanks #liveingratitude #hekamtfamilylaw

How do you feel about PRENUPS? This video might change your point of view. I’m not surprised that prenups can be a turn-off. They are often characterized as tools to handle mistrust in a relationship or solely protect a wealthy person from losing their money. What's the real story? Prenups also help couples build trust and open lines of communication. They empower people to set guidelines and create custom rules designed to fit the needs of both partners. In this video, I bre...ak down these truths and other facts about prenups in an effort to inspire you to take constructive action in your own relationship. Watch, share, and let me know what you think. #prenup #youtube #youtubelawyer #prenups #prenuptial #prenuptialagreement #prenuptialagreements #prenuptials #prenupfacts #premaritalfinancialconsulting #honesty #clarity #helpfulness #familylaw #custody #hekmatfamilylaw