While divorce is never an easy process, there are some advantages to pursuing a collaborative divorce. Unlike a traditional divorce, where the spouses are adversaries and fighting for what they want, a collaborative divorce allows both parties to work together...
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Divorce doesn’t have to be traumatic for your child
No parent wants to think of their divorce as an “adverse childhood experience” for their child. However, parental separation/divorce is considered one of the leading adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can cause stress and even trauma that follows them into...
Collaborative divorce can level the playing field between spouses
When fictional couples are depicted in divorce court on television and in movies, ill will and bruised egos abound. Fortunately, real-life couples now have choices other than facing off in court that can make splitting up more harmonious and less antagonistic,...
How can I prevent my divorce from becoming acrimonious?
Divorce, as you may discover, by its very nature is a sundering of every aspect of a family. Personal issues and personalities are subject to scrutiny and comment. Most parties in a divorce want to be fair, yet be sure no one takes advantage of them. The stage is...
Free consultations offered during ‘Divorce with Respect Week’
Divorce can be one of the most devastating experiences you’ll ever go through. But collaborative divorce is a peaceful process that helps many spouses find a dignified and respectful resolution. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 5, more than 200 California divorce professionals...
Don’t forget the summer vacations when considering child custody
Most weeks of the year, your children follow a routine dictated by the school and associated activities. When working out child custody in a divorce, you need to work around that routine. Yet, you must also remember some weeks of the year do not fit that pattern --...
What is a collaborative divorce, and who does it benefit?
Divorce in California can be a long and complicated process. Collaborative divorce can make the process easier by taking the decisions out of the courts and putting them back into your hands. A collaborative divorce is when spouses work together with a team of...
How can you make your divorce easier?
Every relationship is different. So, every divorce is different as well. However, one thing remains the same in any situation: divorce is hard. It is a difficult decision to make and a challenging process to navigate. That prospect might leave many people facing a...
Collaborative divorce has financial and emotional benefits
Having decided to end your marriage, you want to put the heartache and stress behind you quickly, but that is not likely to happen in the courtroom. However, you may consider collaborative divorce, a respectful, economical alternative to litigation where you have...
Why are people afraid to divorce?
When things are not working in the marriage anymore, or spouses face irreconcilable differences, they might start thinking about getting a divorce. However, many spouses admit that they are afraid of actually seeking a divorce. There are several reasons for this fear....