Divorce and retirement assets can be very challenging. When determining an equitable division of retirement assets in a divorce context, it is generally best to …
Category: Collaborative Divorce
In Collaborative Divorce the parties work with attorneys and other trained professionals to reach an agreement without going to court, except to obtain the final approval by a judge. Collaborative Divorce is a confidential process that facilitates open communication and a problem solving approach to reaching an agreement. Each party has his or her own collaboratively trained attorney advocate to advise and guide them through the process.
I have written a number of blog articles related to Collaborative Divorce to help you understand what collaborative Divorce is and how it works. If you think collaborative divorce might be the right divorce option for you, please contact me so we can have a discussion.
Inheritance and Divorce
Occasionally an inheritance is an unexpected windfall, but an anticipated inheritance can also be an important component of a couple’s household budget or retirement planning. …
To Sell or Not to Sell: Real Estate and Divorce
One challenging aspect of divorce is the fact that numerous important practical decisions must be made while the parties are simultaneously working through difficult emotional …
The Role of Financial Advisors in Collaborative Practice and Divorce Mediation
In our previous two posts, we discussed the value that both attorneys and mental health professionals bring to Mediation and Collaborative Practice (CP). We would …
When to Use Mental Health Professionals in Collaborative Practice and Divorce Mediation
In our last post, we looked at the importance of including an attorney in Mediation and Collaborative Practice (CP). This article will focus on the …
The Influence of Attorneys in Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Practice
During both the Mediation and Collaborative Practice (CP) process, couples seeking a divorce often rely on other valuable resources in addition to their primary contact. …
The Gift of Listening
The importance of the gift of listening simply cannot be overstated. This art form is missing from far too many relationships. In my line of …