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    Happily Separating: The Okun/Billian Way to an Amicable Split (And Other Life Lessons)
    Happily Separating: The Okun/Billian Way to an Amicable Split (And Other Life Lessons)
    Happily Separating: The Okun/Billian Way to an Amicable Split (And Other Life Lessons)
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    Happily Separating: The Okun/Billian Way to an Amicable Split (And Other Life Lessons)

    By Alan L. Billian and Harvey L. Okun

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    Praise for Happily Separating
    Wise advice from two very competent and caring attorneys. Must
    reading for anyone who is contemplating separation or divorce.
    Jonathan A. Azrael, Attorney
    I have always lived by the principle that you can disagree
    without being disagreeable. Happily Separating makes for a
    good title and a good book. Following the common sense approach
    of this book can certainly help spare misery on the part of all
    concerned.
    Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi
    Family Lawyers Harvey Okun and Alan Billian have created a
    must read tutorial of how to separate with grace, dignity and
    good mental health.
    Dr. Jim Dasinger, Psychologist
    For many years, I have referred family law cases to Harvey Okun,
    Esquire. My clients are highly satisfied with his knowledge of the
    law and his skills in the courtroom. This book is valuable to anyone
    who is contemplating separation.
    Andrew C. Stone, Attorney
    The advice and life lessons contained within these pages
    are offered out of genuine concern for Alan Billian and Harvey
    Okuns clients and prospective clients. I know this to be true
    because I have been the recipient of this advice and concern.
    Alan Billian was thorough in his preparation for trial and it showed
    in the courtroom.
    Cindy Williams, Paralegal
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateMay 29, 2014
    ISBN9781496906151
    Happily Separating: The Okun/Billian Way to an Amicable Split (And Other Life Lessons)
    Author

    Alan L. Billian

    A University of Maryland alumnus, Harvey L. Okun has been in private general practice for more than 30 years. Harvey L. Okun was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the United States and the Court of Appeals of Maryland, as well as Baltimore City and all counties in every jurisdiction in the State of Maryland. Prior to entering his private practice, Harvey L. Okun was counsel to the US Army Corps of Engineers, and was counsel for the School Board of Baltimore City and the Community College of Baltimore. On September 1, 2011 Harvey joined with his friend and protégé Alan L. Billian to form Okun/Billian PA. Harvey serves as a board member and an attorney for Casey Cares Foundation; a not for profit organization that assists children and their families deal with life threatening medical conditions. He also serves as a volunteer attorney for Jewish Legal Services as well as an attorney for The Defender of Animal Rights. A University of Baltimore alumnus, Alan L. Billian has been in private practice for more than 22 years. Alan was admitted to practice by the Court of Appeals of Maryland in December 1991, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in July 1993, and practices in all counties in every jurisdiction in the State of Maryland. Before forming Okun/Billian PA, Alan began his law practice as an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Cooper, Beckman & Tuerk concentrating in the areas of Asbestos and General Civil Litigation, including Divorce and Family Law and Personal Injury Law. Alan left Cooper, Beckman & Tuerk in March 1995 and opened the Law Office of Alan L. Billian, PC on April 1, 1995 where his practice areas included Divorce, Custody and Family Law, Criminal Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Administration, Corporate Law and Business Litigation. Alan merged his practice on November 1, 1999 to form the firm of Schnitzer, Segall, Hymer & Billian, LLC where he continued to practice until August 31, 2011 when he joined his friend and mentor, Harvey L. Okun, to create the firm of Okun/Billian PA. Alan has also served as a volunteer board member of several neighborhood associations and regularly handles pro bono cases from several local agencies that provide legal services to those who cannot afford to hire attorneys.

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      Happily Separating - Alan L. Billian

      AuthorHouse™

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.authorhouse.com

      Phone: 1 (800) 839-8640

      © 2014 Harvey L.Okun and Alan L. Billian. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse     12/17/2015

      ISBN: 978-1-4969-0614-4 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4969-0615-1 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014907436

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      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Chapter 1    The Power of Forgiveness

      and Positive Thinking

      Written by Harvey L. Okun

      Chapter 2    Organized Effort

      Written by Harvey L. Okun

      Chapter 3    Confidentiality—Your Secret is Safe

      Written by Harvey L. Okun

      Chapter 4    Preserving the One Resource You Can Never Get Back–Your Time

      Written by Alan L. Billian

      Chapter 5    Protecting Your Children

      Written by Harvey L. Okun and Alan L. Billian

      Chapter 6    Preserving a Lifetime of Assets

      Written by Alan L. Billian

      Chapter 7    Hiring the Right Lawyer

      Written by Alan L. Billian

      Foreword

      If you are reading our book, you are likely going through a break up of some kind or are contemplating one. The content of this book - the stories, the advice, and life lessons - are the result of more than 50 years of combined legal experiences.

      When reading this book, it is important to remember that while we advocate a conciliatory approach to the resolution of your domestic situation, a conciliatory approach does not always work. Sometimes it becomes necessary to seek court intervention and to litigate the resolution of your relationship. It is important to remember, when proceeding with litigation, to do so in a dignified and respectful manner.

      There is nothing wrong with being passionate as this demonstrates the depth of your conviction. We are passionate for our clients both in and outside of the courthouse. The fact we are consistently told by judges to calm down demonstrates that our passion for our clients has never been questioned.

      Writing this book to help you to happily separate has become a passion for us as well.

      We want to thank our families, colleagues, clients, our Office Manager, Katie Lowman, and our business coach, Mark Luterman, for their support in the publication of this book.

      In reading this book, we hope that you will enjoy our stories¹ and take away a road map for your future success and happiness.

      Chapter 1

      The Power of Forgiveness

      and Positive Thinking

      Written by Harvey

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