California Family Law Specialist with Ph.D. In Psychology Promotes Fair, Efficient Settlement Through Mediation

Newport Beach attorney assists couples and parents seeking to avoid divorce through the courts

Litigation often adds to the emotional and financial pressure of divorce, and creates further animosity between the parties. Silverman Family Law, APC in Newport Beach is dedicated to helping Southern Californians find a better way to resolve their divorce and work effectively to create a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the children. Drawing on decades of experience as a trial lawyer and with a background in psychology that includes a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, I will provide valuable guidance and effective solutions to your custody, property and support issues, regardless of how difficult your situation might seem.

Our Firm Handles Various Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes

There are various forms of dispute resolution other than litigation through the public court. I am available to serve as a private judge or special master, and bring the individual and timely attention that your case deserves. I am also available to review your case, and provide you with a second opinion or prepare you for your hearing, trial or Family Court Services appointment. No matter what specific type of assistance you seek, you will benefit from my:

• Experience — I have nearly three decades of experience resolving complex family law disputes through mediation, collaborative methods and, when necessary, litigation. I have tried hundreds of cases.
• Psychology and counseling background — I have a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and was employed as a clinical psychologist by the states of Colorado and Wyoming. I was licensed in California as a Marriage, Child and Family Counselor for about 15 years. This training is particularly useful in mediation involving parties afflicted with psychological, emotional and behavioral problems, such as narcissistic and borderline personality disorder. I have extensive experience working with families who have parental alienation or estrangement issues.
• Counseling-model approach — My counseling-model approach helps clients cope with the emotional or psychological issues that may arise during high-conflict, complex divorces.
• Certification as a Family Law Specialist — I am certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.
• Super Lawyer — I have been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2014. This is a designation awarded to the top 5% of attorneys based on peer-review.
• Judge Pro Tem — I currently serve as a Judge Pro Tem for settlement conferences with the San Diego County Family Court and the San Francisco Unified Family Court. I have served as a Judge Pro Tem though the San Francisco Family Court hearing family law motions and evidentiary hearings. I have served as a Judge Pro Tem in San Francisco on small claims and traffic cases.

In every situation, I work diligently to achieve satisfactory results that give both parties peace of mind and confidence regarding their future.