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The drone revolution has finally entered the American psyche. In fact, in late-December, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that they have chosen several sites in a number of states to test unmanned drones in order to integrate them into our national airspace. The climate has certainly changed and unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones - will be written by professional journalists, who offer a fresh perspective and an objective eye that will give you a well-rounded look at big topics. Our reporters L.A. Rivera, Amy Armstrong and Monica Link have chronicled a story dubbed, “Year Of The Drones,” which looks into the future of drones in America.
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Making Family Law About Families<br />
Collaborative Divorce: A More Therapeutic Alternative<br />
by travis taylor<br />
Marriages are meant to<br />
last forever. But sometimes<br />
they don’t, and<br />
then a once-committed<br />
couple heads for divorce. With<br />
roughly 40-50 percent of marriages in<br />
the United States ending in divorce, a<br />
failed marriage is almost more commonplace<br />
than a successful one.<br />
What can be lost in the pursuit of<br />
these divorces is the emotional impact<br />
they will have on other family members. This is where<br />
Arthur Grossman and Florida-based firm of Grossman &<br />
Grossman helps out. The husband and wife team of divorce<br />
attorneys seek to make family law more about families, by<br />
respecting relationships, diversity and values. As Grossman<br />
noted, “We decided from day one to focus on divorce and<br />
family law, because we believe the practice of family law<br />
really presents us with the greatest opportunity to make a<br />
significant, positive impact on the lives of our clients and<br />
their families.”<br />
Grossman was in IT Management for 12 years before following<br />
his parents into law. He and wife, Kristin, met while<br />
both attending Florida Coastal School of Law, where Grossman<br />
graduated at the top of his class. After graduation,<br />
both attended the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at<br />
the Pepperdine University School of Laws and Grossman<br />
earned a Master of Law in Dispute Resolution.<br />
Since starting the firm, Grossman has looked for clients<br />
interested in what he described as a “healthy divorce.”<br />
A healthy divorce is one where the client recognizes the<br />
amount of stress involved in the divorce process, understands<br />
how it affects the entire family and takes steps to see<br />
a mental health professional to prepare for the road ahead.<br />
Part of what Grossman does to help make sure families<br />
get the most positive impact from divorce is through a collaborative<br />
divorce process. Collaborative divorce is where<br />
both parties use joint techniques, working together instead<br />
of looking to beat the other side. This can save money by<br />
avoiding extensive litigation and the courtroom. It also<br />
greatly reduces the amount of stress on the family.<br />
“Family law would benefit more if kept out of the courtroom,”<br />
said Grossman. While he believes the legal system<br />
in the US works well, he wants to see a shift toward more<br />
alternative dispute resolution. This means more mediation,<br />
informal negotiation and arbitration before getting to a<br />
courtroom.<br />
Grossman is driven by his focus on family in family law,<br />
viewing his greatest success in law as having provided his<br />
clients with a voice. “Too many people in our society just<br />
want to be heard,” said Grossman.<br />
As for the future, Grossman wants to increase public<br />
knowledge about collaborative divorce and increase the<br />
number of clients – but not necessarily just for money. “Increasing<br />
our clients means more people I can help,” Grossman<br />
said. “More people I can provide with a healthy alternative,<br />
a more therapeutic alternative for restructuring their<br />
families.”<br />
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