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...]
Raising Resilient Children During and After Your Divorce
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...]
Resolving Disputes in a Divorce
For people who want to resolve their divorce as painlessly as possible, an uncontested divorce is possible with the help of a family law attorney. Common Disputes in Divorce The most common disputes that arise during a divorce are: Property Division Property division can be tricky during a divorce. Often, both parties want to retain the same property, making an equitable division of assets difficult. Child Custody Issues Child custody, child support, and split parenting … [Read more...]
Considering Collaborative Divorce? Read This First
Collaborative divorce seeks to encourage the divorcing couple to work together toward an agreement without going to court. This alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approach requires both parties to hire separate collaborative attorneys who agree to work together toward a settlement. The attorneys are specifically trained in collaborative law so the focus is to solve problems to reach a win-win solution for both parties. It also requires both parties to be actively involved in negotiations and … [Read more...]
How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving After Divorce
The secret to having a happy thanksgiving after divorce is simply planning for it. Planning ahead reduces the stress and sadness that often accompany this holiday after divorce. It also provides an opportunity for the divorced party to stay connected with children during such an intense time of the year when he or she might otherwise feel left out or forgotten about by those around him or her. Planning could involve creating a to-do list for Thanksgiving, having a good parenting and financial … [Read more...]
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