Recent Posts by Tara Fass

Film Review: Nothing is Black and White in “Custody”

High conflict custody is familiar fodder for movies.  From 1979's "Kramer vs. Kramer"  featuring Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman to the film “Boyhood”  that came out a few years ago, most are tame compared to "Custody"

Watching “Custody” reminded me of the days I worked for the Superior Court of Los...


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5 Tips for Fixing a Hot Mess: Life After Divorce

Divorce can feel like a hot mess. You look polished and put-together on the outside, but feel like you’re crumbling on the inside. So what can you do to get back to good after a breakup? These five tips will get you several steps closer to the proverbial other side of your divorce.


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10 Tips For Your Post Break-Up ‘Year of Firsts’

Written By Featured Guest Blogger (and our friend) Tara Fass L.M.F.T.

For the newly separated or divorced the 'Year of Firsts' is a kind of mourning. The most intense time of grieving is the first 365 days, though every year may present challenges.  Your ex's birthday, when they moved out or made it...


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