Mark Brian Baer

I am a peace-maker and problem-solver. That’s true, whether I’m acting in my capacity as a mediator, attorney or conflict resolution coach. Mediators are peacemakers, in my opinion. When operating in my capacity as an attorney, I view my role as a “counselor at law.”

The mantra I live by is set forth in the following quote by Abraham Lincoln:

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser–in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.”

Family law is known as the vampire of the legal system because the cases never die.  I strive to handle my cases, such that they don’t become vampires.

My philosophy and approach is consistent with the title of the book in which I co-authored two chapters, which is “Putting Kids First in Divorce: How to Reduce Conflict, Preserve Relationships and Protect Children During and After Divorce.”  I assist people in conflict solve their problems, rather than merely broker deals on the legal issues.  I have a knack for capturing the essence of a conflict and moving people to a place of empathy and compassion so as to reduce financial costs and improve relationships.  I help people to see things from different perspectives and to focus on the bigger picture.

I am best known as an empathetic, compassionate and intelligent deep thinker with a very strong grasp of the process tools available to mediators and insight into human behavior and psychology.  I strive to and am able to discover, and effectively deal with not only the obvious issues, but also those below the surface issues which often make the difference in conflict resolution.

From my perspective, lawyers can either solve problems or create them.

What really makes me unique is the knowledge, skill set and insight that led to my having been selected “Most Compassionate Family Mediator – California” for the 2015 Legal Elite Awards and “Best Collaborative Divorce Practitioner – California” for the 2015 AI Legal Awards.

When a potential client walks into my office, they can expect to find a competent, caring, and compassionate professional who is determined to assist them in resolving their conflicts and disputes constructively, rather than destructively.

June 6, 1991 – California

Loyola Law School (J.D. 1990) University of California

University of California, Los Angeles ( B.A. in Economics/Business, cum laude, 1987)

Family Law Attorney / Mediator / Collaborative Law Practitioner / Author / Lecturer / Keynote Speaker/ Legal Analyst

 Mark B. Baer, Inc., a Professional Law Corporation

Recognized as Southern California Super Lawyer in the family law category from 2012-2015

Included among The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers in 2014

Selected for The Official Best of Los Angeles Award 2014 in the category of mediation

AVVO rated 10.0 (superb)

Included as a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine from 2010-2014

Included in the Corporate Live Wire Global Awards in 2015 for consistently shown best practice and innovation.

Selected “Most Compassionate Family Mediator – California” for the 2015 Legal Elite Awards

Selected “Best Collaborative Divorce Practitioner – California” in Acquisition International’s 2015 AI Legal Awards.

Academy Of Professional Family Mediators, Member Of The San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association, Member of the Financial Planners Association, Association For Conflict Resolution, Beverly Hills Bar Association, International Academy Of Collaborative Professionals, LA Collaborative Family Law Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association, Southern California Mediation Association, The State Bar Of California Family Law Section ADR/CDR Standing Committee (South)

Quoted by Emma Johnson, contributor, Forbes in an article titled Surprising Relationship Advice From Divorce Lawyers, February 9, 2015.

Quoted by Abby Herman, contributor, Solo Parent Magazine in an article titled Co-Parenting With Different Values: Being Bigger Than Our Problems, February 3, 2015.

Quoted in InTouch Magazine in an article titled Kim’s Custody Battle Terror, January 12, 2015.

Quoted in LexTalk in an article by Tracie Morris titled Free speech or censorship: On which side should social media sites err?, December 5, 2014.

Interviewed by Rosalind Sedacca, CCT and Joanie Winberg for Divorce View Talk Show on 4 Real Issues that Equal Parenting Advocates Ignore, December 3, 2014.

Quoted by Keith Loria, reporter, EContent Magazine in an article titled Should Social Media Censor Content?, November 24, 2014.

Televised interview on “Snapped: Killer Couples” on Carol Bundy and Doug Clark, November 2, 2014.

Quoted by Estefania Lisa, reporter, Yahoo! en espanol, in an article titled Estas preparada para un bebe? Aspectos financieros a tener un cuenta?, October 7, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Tomi Lahren Show” regarding Government Surveillance Programs, August 7, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Rick Amado Show” regarding Federal Agents Exposed to Lice, Scabies, Report says, Federal Judge Orders Administration to Release Fast & Furious Information, and Bankrupt California City Eyes Marijuana for Revenue, August 1, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Rick Amado Show” regarding the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, July 4, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Rick Amado Show” regarding California Crowd Boos Feds after Alien Standoff, 18,709 VA Employees Make $180,000 or more, and Americans’ Sense of Freedom Drops, July 3, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Rick Amado Show” regarding the issues of Lois Lerner’s lost IRS emails pertaining to her targeting of the Tea Party, June 23, 2014.

Legal analyst on “The Roger Hedgecock Show” regarding: (1) Vergara v. California: Goodbye Teacher Tenure; (2) Powerful Terror Group Creating Chaos in Iraq; and (3) Border Facilities Overwhelmed with Children, June 13, 2014.

Televised interview on “Kababayan Today” on Filing Taxes after a Divorce, April 28, 2014.

Quoted by Martha Chan, co-owner of Family Lawyer Magazine in an article titled Divorce Corp, the Movie, January 20, 2014.

Interviewed on KNX 1070 Newsradio (CBS News in Los Angeles) about why January is a popular month for divorce, what can be done to make a divorce less destructive, and things to consider in order to avoid a divorce, January 20, 2014.

Quoted by Tamara E. Holmes, reporter for Net Quote in an article titled 4 ways Obamacare can affect a divorce, January 16, 2014.

Interviewed by Andy Asher, host of Bloomer Boomer, on Grey Divorce, December 28, 2013.

Quoted by Juliette Fairley, reporter for Main Street in an article titled Divorce after 50?, December 9, 2013.
Interviewed by Rosalind Sedacca, CCT for the Expert Series on Child Centered Divorce, October 28, 2013.

Quoted by Sheryl Nance-Nash, writer for Newsday in an article titled “Money Fix: Credit score and divorce”, October 17, 2013.

Interviewed by Don Scordino, host of Welcome Home Radio on ESPN Radio on “Where Family Law and Real Estate Intersect, October 12, 2013.

Quoted by Janna Herron of Bankrate.com in an article titled “5 ways divorce can cost you”, October 4, 2013.

Quoted by the ABA Journal in the Letters to the Editor section pertaining to an article titled “Healer at Law,” October 1, 2013.

Quoted by Ellen Paris, writer for Palm Springs Life Magazine in an article titled Equal Marriage – Same-sex couples should consider their financial status in the wake of DOMA’s demise, October 1, 2013.

Quoted by Elise G. McIntosh, writer for Staten Island Advance in an article titled Divorce experts brace Staten Islanders for a long, nasty, expensive process, September 3, 2013.

Quoted by Jonnelle Marte, writer for MarketWatch in an article titled Want to Improve Your Job Prospects? Have a Kid, August 29, 2013.

Quoted by Sheryl Nance-Nash, writer for DepositAccounts.com in an article titled How Senior Same-Sex Couples Can Take Advantage of the Dilution of DOMA, August 18, 2013.

Interviewed by Roseann Vanella of Advanced Mediation Solutions, on Family Affairs Radio on “Beyond the Legalities of Divorce”, August 1, 2013.

Quoted by Laura Seldon, writer for Gal Time in an article titled “Premarital Counseling – The Pros and Cons”, July 1, 2013.

Interviewed by Kertrina Dauway, Publisher, YCLA Magazine, on You Can Live Again Radio on “Tips for Newlyweds to Prepare for Marriage and How to Avoid Divorce”, June 13, 2013.

Quoted by Pearson Brown, writer for Westside Today in an article titled “Equal Custody After Divorce Not Always Best for Children”, April 22, 2013.

Quoted by Jim McConnell, staff writer for Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News in an article titled “Realizing limits of mediation – Pasadena family law attorney warns of unforeseen ‘what-ifs’”, August 30, 2012.

Interviewed by Cindy Rakowitz, Radio Host for Stars of PR (with Cindy R) on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio, August 2, 2012.

Quoted by Brendan Conley for the Ask an Expert column in Bigger Law Firm magazine. July 2012.

Interviewed by Deborah Moskovitch, Divorce Consultant, Educator and Author of The Smart Divorce, on Divorce Source Radio on “Creative Mediation with a Twist”, July 19, 2012.

Guest on Talking with….Woody Mosten, 7, the 7th of a series of discussions between carl Michael Rossi and Forrest “Woody” Mosten. In this discussion, we covered the following topics: “What skills and attitudes are involved in being a Collaborative Practice professional? In being a ‘peacemaker’? How do we work with others who might have ‘slipped’ from their best attitudes and skills?”, June 1, 2012.

Interviewed by Steve Peck, Divorce Source Radio Founder and Host, on Divorce Source Radio on “Find the ‘Right Fit’ Attorney for a More Peaceful Divorce”, April 4, 2012.

Interviewed by Steve Peck, Divorce Source Radio Founder and Host, on Divorce Source Radio on “Find the ‘Right Fit’ Attorney for a More Peaceful Divorce”, April 4, 2012.

Podcast Interview by Garnet Mierau, owner and coach at Helping Children Through Divorce, regarding my views on divorce and family law, February 9, 2012.

Quoted by Pat Kramer for Voice of the Village in an article titled “Child Custody Disputes – Is There a Better Way?, January 1, 2012.

Interviewed by Deborah Moskovitch, Divorce Consultant, Educator and Author of The Smart Divorce, on Divorce Source Radio on “Find a Problem Solving Divorce Attorney, Not a Conflict Creator”, November 14, 2011.

Quoted by Jeff Landers, contributor, Forbes.com in an article titled “Five Financial Lessons Women Can Learn from the Demi and Ashton Break-up Rumors”, October 25, 2011.

Quoted by Jessica Silver-Greenberg of the Wall Street Journal in an article titled “Don’t Buy Too Much Insurance!”, October 8, 2011.

Quoted by Janna Herron of Bankrate.com in an article titled “5 steps to protect your credit in a divorce”, August 10, 2011.

Quoted by Jim McConnell, staff writer for Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News in an article titled “Finding the solution – Pasadena attorney says lawyers need to be problem solvers”, August 9, 2011.

Quoted by Pat Kramer for Voice of the Village in an article titled “U.S. family law system ‘barbaric’ when compared to other systems worldwide”, June 1, 2011.

Quoted by Pat Kramer for an article picked up by Forbes.com titled “It Would Be Irresponsible for Maria Shriver and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Litigate Their Divorce, Says L.A. Family Law Attorney Mark Baer”, May 26, 2011.

Televised interview on “Inside the Law” with Manny Medrano on KTLA5 on Collaborative Divorce, May 19, 2011.

Quoted in an article in California Lawyer Magazine titled “Calculating Child Support”, March 2011.

Quoted by Kathy M. Kristof, for an article in the Business Section of the Los Angeles Times titled “Cutting the Cost of Divorce”, February 6, 2011.

Quoted by Kevin Smith, Business Editor for Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News in an article titled “Separation Anxiety – Attorney reluctant to address prenuptial agreements”, February 1, 2011.

Quoted by Pat Kramer for Voice of the Village in an article titled “Divorce insurance a bad idea – destroys the sanctity of marriage”, December 1, 2010.

Quoted by Kevin Smith, Business Editor for Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News in an article titled “Think Carefully – Local attorney leery of divorce insurance”, November 9, 2010.

Profiled in the Bar Brief Newsletter of the Beverly Hills Bar Association in an article titled “Family Law Par Excellence”, November/December 2010.

Interviewed by Lisa C. Decker, CDFA, on the “What They Don’t Tell You About Pre & Post-Nups Teleseminar” on Divorce Speak, an internationally-broadcast monthly teleseminar series, October 26, 2010.

Televised interview on “Inside the Law” with Manny Medrano on KTLA5 on Prenuptial Agreements, September 30, 2010.

Guest lecturer on mediation for a mediation class at Western State College of Law in Fullerton, March 18, 2015.

Presenter at the San Gabriel Valley Family Law Study Group on De-Escalating Parental Conflict Through Service Delivery, February 5, 2014.

Guest lecturer on mediation for a mediation class at Western State College of Law in Fullerton, March 19, 2014.

Guest lecturer on mediation for a mediation class at Western State College of Law in Fullerton, November 6, 2013.

Panelist at the American Bar Association Section of Family Law 2013 Spring CLE Conference on Navigating the Emotional Currents of Collaborative Law, April 19, 2013.

Co-presenter at the 2013 California Psychological Association Convention with Stephen H. Sulmeyer, J.D., Ph.D. on The Cutting Edge of Psychological Practice: Mental Health Professionals and Dispute Resolution, April 13, 2013.

Speaker at the May 2012 meeting for the Encino Family Law Study Group on (1) Different styles of mediation and what styles are most effective in family law cases (including differences between cases involving children and those just involving financial issues); and (2) How to enroll clients in the prospect of mediation when they are initially opposed, May 30, 2012.

Speaker at the May 2012 meeting for the Financial Planning Association of the San Gabriel Valley on Are Attorneys and the Legal System Facilitation the Creation of Post-Divorce Functional or Dysfunctional Families?, May 23, 2012.

Speaker at the May 2012 meeting for the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of the Inland Empire on Industry Trends and My Perspective on the Future of Divorce Practice, May 10, 2012.

Panelist at The State Bar Family Law Section CDR Standing Committee (South)’s Spring Symposium with Diana Mercer and Mickie Katz on Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something True: Guerilla Marketing – Using new technology and traditional marketing to promote our practices for maximum impact with limited resources. April 21, 2012.

Co-presenter at the 2012 California Psychological Association Convention with Linda Bortell, Psy.D. on What About Family Values? Facilitating Rational Problem-Solving In An Otherwise Destructive Divorce Process, April 20, 2012.

Speaker at the San Gabriel Valley chapter of Bruin Professionals on Industry Trends and My Perspective on the Future of Divorce Practice, April 4, 2012.

Speaker at The Divorce Expo (a program offering resources and information to the Detroit Metro community regarding positive and future oriented options for divorce and which is expected to attract over 10,000 individuals)on Selecting the Right Attorney, March 24, 2012.

Keynote Speaker at The Divorce Expo (a program offering resources and information to the Detroit Metro community regarding positive and future oriented options for divorce and which is expected to attract over 10,000 individuals) on What Mark B. Baer Predicts Family Law Will Look Like in the Future and Why, March 23, 2012.

Co-presenter at the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association with Linda Bortell, Psy.D. on Facilitating Rational Problem-Solving In An Otherwise Destructive Divorce Process, February 3, 2012.

Speaker at the Pasadena Host Lions Club meeting on Collaborative Divorce – A Constructive Way of Handling an Emotionally Charged Situation, September 21, 2011.

Speaker at the Pasadena Kiwanis meeting on Collaborative Divorce – A Constructive Way of Handling an Emotionally Charged Situation, August 4, 2011.

Baer, Mark B., “Emotional Considerations Regarding Service of Process, Divorce Town, February 23, 2015.

Baer, Mark B., The Power of Empathy, DR Currents, a Publication of the Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Winter 2015.

Baer, Mark B., “De-Parenting The Other Parent Through Our Choice Of Words, Divorce Town, February 12, 2015.

Baer, Mark B., “Litigation Should Come with a Warning, Huffington Post, January 30, 2015.

Baer, Mark B., “Lawyer Paternalism Is A Very Serious Problem, Huffington Post, January 20, 2015.

Baer, Mark B., Empathy as Emotional Intelligence, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2015.

Baer, Mark B., “The Power of Empathy, Huffington Post, December 8, 2014.

Baer, Mark B. and Ellis, David, “The Tax Consequences of Dividing Marital Property,” Practical Tax Strategies by Thomson Reuters, December 1, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., “How To Select The Best Mediator” Is a Must Read for Everyone, Huffington Post, November 18, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Problem With Covenant Marriages and Fault-Based Divorce, Huffington Post, November 6, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., When Divorcing, Don’t Hire a Pit Bull Attorney, Psychology Today, October 8, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., “Collaborative Divorce” Is Collaborative in Name Only, DR Currents, a Publication of the Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Summer 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Term Homophobia Is Improper, Huffington Post, September 30, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Unfortunately, Reviews on Yelp Cannot Be Relied Upon for Vetting Purposes, Huffington Post, September 27, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Cause of Homosexuality Is Irrelevant, Huffington Post, September 19, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Same-Sex Marriage “Debate” Is Based Upon Ignorance and Inaccurate Information, Huffington Post, September 11, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Do Some Psychology Schools of Thought Really Believe That Words Don’t Have Meaning?, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Select the Mediator Carefully, Huffington Post, August 16, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Was Rialto Unified School District’s Holocaust Assignment Really About Critical Thinking?, Huffington Post, August 5, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Republicans Are Stripping Away Rights That Others Fought So Hard to Obtain, Huffington Post, July 7, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Beware of the Fact that Family Law Can Be Handled Like A Game, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, July/August 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Just How Amicable Is Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas’ Divorce? Huffington Post, June 19, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Impact of Relationship Apps On Family Dynamics, Huffington Post, June 19, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., What Is Required to Make Collaborative Divorce Truly Collaborative?, Huffington Post, June 3, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., ‘Collaborative Divorce’ Is Collaborative in Name Only, Huffington Post, May 15, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Is the Home Paternity Test a ‘Game Changer?’, Huffington Post, April 21, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Should Parents Be Allowed To Make Custody And Visitation Agreements Without Being Challenged?, Unhooked Books, April 18, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Are You Certain That Your Lawyer Is Not Impaired?, Huffington Post, April 15, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Consequence of Unenforced Ethical Guidelines for Collaborative Divorce, Huffington Post, April 7, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Must Parties Confirm That They Are Open to Settlement For Mediation to Be Effective?, Huffington Post, April 2, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents – Part 4 of a Series, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2014.

Baer, Mark B., How ‘Touchy Feely’ Mediation Works – An Actual Case Study By Mark B. Baer, Esq., Blogs on Divorce, February 7, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Top 3 Non-Negotiable Questions You Need to Think About Before Filing for Divorce, Cupid’s Pulse, February 6, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Enlightened Parents Learn from Both the Successes and Failures of Others, Huffington Post, January 27, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 11 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 18, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 10 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 18, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 9 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 18, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 8 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 17, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 7 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 16, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 6 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 13, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 5 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 13, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 4 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 12, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 3 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 11, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 2 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 10, 2014

Baer, Mark B., A Conversation between Joe Sorge and Mark Baer Regarding ‘Divorce Corp.’: Part 1 of a Series, Blogs on Divorce, January 10, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Hidden Agenda Behind the Making of ‘Divorce Corp.’, Blogs on Divorce, January 8, 2014.

Baer, Mark B., The Perfect Storm: Lawyer Limitations and the Adversarial Model in Family Law, American Journal of Family Law, Winter 2014.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents – Part 3 of a Series, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2014.

Baer, Mark B., What’s Truth Got to Do With It?, Huffington Post, December 30, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Inconsistency on the Bench, Blogs on Divorce, December 20, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., New Spouse Income and Child Support, Huffington Post, December 4, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Things to Consider before Litigating, Huffington Post, November 24, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part VII, Blogs on Divorce, November 12, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Aggressive Lawyering is Counter-Productive, Huffington Post, November 4, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents – Part 2 of a Series, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Important Distinctions Between Litigation and Mediation, Huffington Post, October 28, 2013

Baer, Mark B., God Bless America!, Huffington Post, October 14, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Parties’ Positions and the Mediation Process, Huffington Post, October 7, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part VI, Huffington Post, September 30, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Heal from a past relationship to help you move on and find love, ExpertBeacon.com, September 20, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part V, Huffington Post, September 17, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Doesn’t Parenting Impact the Learning Process?, Huffington Post, September 3, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., When the Law is Involved, Do Feelings and Notions of Fairness Matter?, DR Currents, a Publication of the Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Summer 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents – Part I of a Series, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part IV, Huffington Post, August 26, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lawyers Fail to Give Clients All Options Available for Resolving Conflict, Huffington Post, August 26, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., 3 Things a Couple Can Do to Combat the Top Risk Factors and Save a Marriage, Cupid’s Pulse, August 20, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part III, Huffington Post, August 17, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., The Grave Mistake of Confusing Concepts of Justice and Fairness with the Law, Huffington Post, August 11, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part II, Huffington Post, August 7, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., The Power of Words, Huffington Post, August 5, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., When the Law Is Involved, Do Notions of Fairness Matter?, Huffington Post, July 29, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., 5 Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Getting Married, Shecky’s, July 27, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Lessons I Learned from My Parents: Part I, Huffington Post, July 23, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Do Feelings Matter in Mediation?, Huffington Post, July 17, 2013.

Baer, Mark B. A Comparison of Dispute Resolution Methods Available in Family Law Matters, a chapter Aspatore Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in California, 2013 ed., published by Aspatore Books, a Thompson Reuters business, July 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Divorce and the Grieving Process, Huffington Post, July 8, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Marital Dissolution: Coercion or Compromise?, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, July/August 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Is Mediation About Reaching the Same Result in a More Efficient and Economical Manner?, Huffington Post, July 1, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., 5 Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Getting Married, Cupid’s Pulse, June 25, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Should Divorcing Couples Who Mediate Be Talking Through Counsel?, Huffington Post, June 24, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Should Lawyers Be Required to Take Continuing Education Courses on Human Mental Processes?, Huffington Post, June 18, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., The Law Is a Baseline and Nothing More, Huffington Post, June 10, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Is the Adversary Model Appropriate or Suitable for Family Law Matters?, Huffington Post, June 9, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Children and Families Need to Be the Number One Priority in Our Society, Huffington Post, June 3, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Everything is a Matter of Perspective, Huffington Post, June 3, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., What Does Mediation Really Mean?, Huffington Post, May 29, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Equal Parenting and Parental Bonding, Blogs on Divorce, May 25, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Are You Certain That Your Divorce Is All Your Spouse’s Fault?, Huffington Post, May 23, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Child Abduction and the Same-Sex Marriage Issue, Huffington Post, May 20, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., The Personality and Philosophy of Attorneys Impact the Results, Huffington Post, May 10, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Do Courts Dispense Justice?, Blogs on Divorce, May 6, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Things to Consider When Entering into a Parenting Plan, Blogs on Divorce, May 6, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., A Comparison Between Actual War and Family Law, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, May/June 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Expert Legal Guidance: Mark Baer, Esq. Answers YOUR Divorce Related Custody Questions!, Trash the Dress, May 1, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Tips for Improving a Co-Parenting Relationship, Moving Past Divorce, May 1, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., Family Law Should Not Be Treated the Same as Other Areas of Law, Blogs on Divorce, March 24, 2013.

Baer, Mark B. Navigating the Emotional Waters Within Collaborative Family Law, The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine, March 2013.

Baer, Mark B., On Judging a Book by Its Cover, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, March/April 2013.

Baer, Mark B., A Comparison Between Actual War and Family Law Litigation, Blogs on Divorce, February 9, 2013.

Baer, Mark B., How to Help Insure the Best Outcome in Your Family Court Case, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2013.

Baer, Mark B., The Timely Abolishment of ‘Gay’ Reparative Therapy, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2012.

Baer, Mark B., Why Clients Should Take Some Responsibility for Their Dissatisfaction with the Ultimate Outcomes of Their Cases, Blogs on Divorce, November 4, 2012.

Baer, Mark B., Federal Law Economically Discriminates Against Same-Sex Couples, Shared Vision – Planned Giving Newsletter of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Spring 2012.

Baer, Mark B. and Lake, Suzanne, PsyD Fighting More Than “Fairness”. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2012.

Baer, Mark B. A Fighting Chance – Resolving Family Law Disputes Requires Skills Beyond Those Traditionally Taught In School. Pasadena Weekly, August 30, 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Litigation and Family Don’t Mix. ACT OF COMMUNICATION®’s newsletter, June 2012.

Baer, Mark B. With Gratitude to SGVPA. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, May/June 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Are You Facilitating the Creation of a Post-Divorce Functional or Dysfunctional Family? The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine, May 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Changing the default for resolving family disputes in America. The Los Angeles Daily Journal and the San Francisco Daily Journal, April 10, 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Judicial Bias in Family Court. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, March/April 2012.

Baer, Mark B. The Waiting Game – Delays in Child-Custody Cases Lead to Violence. Pasadena Weekly, February 9, 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Domestic Violence as a Tragic Toll of Divorce. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2012.

Baer, Mark B. Selecting a Positive Solution-Oriented Attorney. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2011.

Baer, Mark B. Why Today’s Lawyers Are Better At War Than Peace. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2011.

Baer, Mark B. The Misconception That Collaborative Attorneys Fail to Protect Their Clients. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, July/August 2011.

Baer, Mark B. An Uncivilized, Unenlightened and Barbaric System: The U.S. Family Law Court. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, May/June 2011.

Baer, Mark B. Why the US Family Law System Is Barbaric. The Los Angeles Daily Journal and the San Francisco Daily Journal, April 13, 2011.

Baer, Mark B. Legal Philosophy. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, March/April 2011.

Baer, Mark B. Why Lawyers Now Avoid Assisting with Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2011.

Baer, Mark B. Cost of Raising a Child Calculation Tool – Issues Involving Child Support. Valley Lawyer Magazine, November 2010.

Baer, Mark B. The Real Problem with the Department of Children and Family Services. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2010.

Baer, Mark B. The Historical Shift in the Role of Attorneys. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2010.

Baer, Mark B. Is There a Penalty for Perjury? San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, July/August 2010.

Baer, Mark B. Processes of Divorce – a Comparison. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, May/June 2010.

Baer, Mark B. “Pit Bull” Attorneys and Family Law. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, March/April 2010.

Baer, Mark B. Mediation Process Based on Mediation Style. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2010.

Baer, Mark B. Mediation Selection Process and Cost. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2009.

Baer, Mark B. The Use of Mediation in Family Law Matters. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2009.

Baer, Mark B. Quality of Judges. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, July/August 2009.

Baer, Mark B. Interviewing and Selecting an Attorney. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, May/June 2009.

Baer, Mark B. The Importance of Trust in the Attorney/Client Relationship. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, March/April 2009.

Baer, Mark B. The Importance of Constructive Communication in Family Law. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, January/February 2009.

Baer, Mark B. Symbiotic Partners: Psychology and Family Law as Symbiotic Partners. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, November/December 2008.

Baer, Mark B. Marital Russian Roulette. San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, September/October 2008.