Collaborative Divorce? Learn New Ways To Get Through It
Collaborative Divorce? Learn new ways to get through it Collaborative divorce is an attractive alternative to divorcing through litigation. With a collaborative divorce, the couple works together, each person with their attorney to draft the divorce settlement that is going to work best for both of them. Meaning they can go outside the guidelines for property […]
Specific Ways Divorcing Parents can Benefit from Collaborative Divorce
After doing some research on alternative dispute resolution methods for your divorce like mediation and collaborative divorce, you will probably weigh the pros and cons of each type of divorce to determine which is the ideal choice for you and your spouse. If you are a parent, it is important to consider how each type […]
Who Else Benefits from a Collaborative Divorce?
Many couples choose collaborative divorce because of its benefits, like its low cost compared to litigation, the non-combative nature of the process, and the greater likelihood that they will reach a mutually satisfying settlement through collaboration. The benefits of collaborative divorce do not stop here. Many other people in a divorcing couple’s lives, particularly their […]
Is Collaborative Divorce Better than Mediation?
Collaborative divorce and mediation are two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that divorcing couples can use to complete the divorce process. One is not inherently “better” than the other, but one can be a better fit for your divorce. Which type of ADR is better for your divorce depends on your relationship with your […]
Talking to your Spouse About Collaborative Divorce
When you have reached a point in your marriage where you know it is over, it is not always easy to have calm, grounded conversations with your partner. But if you can manage to speak with him or her amicably, you can make the divorce process much easier for yourselves. One significant way you can […]
My Collaborative Divorce is Not Working the Way I Thought it Would. What Can I Do?
Many couples pursue collaborative divorce because it eliminates the stresses of going to court while saving them money. It also allows the couple to retain a higher level of control over the details of their divorce, such as how their property is divided. Because collaborative divorce requires the couple to cooperate and compromise, it is […]
Does Divorce Affect Men and Women Differently?
You have probably heard the old adage, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” Although individuals of both sexes have much greater freedom to deviate from gender norms than they had in previous decades, gender still plays a role in how many individuals move through the events of their lives, particularly those related to […]
Is a Collaborative Law Divorce Right for You? Ask yourself the Following Questions to Find Out
Every divorce is unique. While one couple divorces because of infidelity, another divorces because they simply cannot agree about how to run their small business. A couple might have few assets and no children while another might have children, multiple real estate properties, significant assets, and a severely strained relationship. This latter couple’s divorce would […]
The Fallout From The Ashley Madison Hack
Each morning when we can, my wife and I watch the Today Show, together. We usually record it and shrink the viewing time to about 25 minutes by skipping all the commercials and teasers. Today had already planned a series this week on Marriage, and by a look at the news recently, their timing could not have […]