Being the first to file for divorce provides some strategic advantages. However, being the first to plan for divorce is more significant and provides more advantages than being the first to file. When two people choose to end their marriage, they have to make many difficult decisions regarding their assets, futures, and possibly the custody of their children. Many couples attempt to keep their divorce as amicable as possible by pursuing an uncontested divorce. However, sometimes a couple’s … [Read more...]

Couples going through a collaborative law divorce should use interest-based negotiation to determine what they want when dividing assets. Couples who choose a collaborative law divorce seek to find a resolution that works for both parties and allows them to maintain a friendly relationship in the future. One way for parties to avoid unnecessary animosity is to try an interest-based negotiation to divide assets.  What is a Collaborative Law Divorce? A collaborative law divorce is a process … [Read more...]

A collaborative law divorce helps couples establish a supportive relationship post-divorce and avoid contentious, expensive, and time-consuming legal proceedings.  What Is a Collaborative Law Divorce? A collaborative law divorce is a proceeding that allows a couple to dissolve their marriage without litigation. It is a non-adversarial process that costs less and takes less time than litigated divorce proceedings. The main aspects of a collaborative divorce are: A pledge to forego … [Read more...]

Uncertainty during divorce is difficult for children. Fortunately, parents can employ strategies to reduce their children's uncertainty-related stress.  Why Is Uncertainty Difficult for Children? Uncertainty causes stress. Studies show that people feel more stressed about the possibility of something bad happening than when they know something bad is going to happen. This stress arises for both adults and children. However, uncertainty can be especially difficult for children because the … [Read more...]