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Is collaborative practice new?
Many when they hear about collaborative practice wonder how long as it been around. “Is this a fairly new process? Has it been around a…
Importance of spreadsheeting your assets
Spreadsheeting marital assets and debt is an important part of any divorce matter. In a collaborative divorce, the parties have to divide marital property and…
Who is the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals?
When individuals think about collaborative divorce, many do not realize that there is an organization that has set forth all the protocol and procedures in…
Business interests can complicate divorce
In any divorce, dividing the marital property and debt can be a complicated endeavor. The truth is that some parties can have martial assets of…
New tax changes regarding alimony may make divorce more difficult
Under a new tax law that is going into effect in 2019, alimony (also known as “maintenance” or “spousal maintenance” in many states) is going…
Why collaborative divorce and not mediation?
Mediation is very popular in society. When individuals think about settling their divorce outside of court, most resonate with the idea of mediation. While many…
Can I hire any attorney for a collaborative divorce?
Many like the idea of a collaborative divorce. The term “collaborative” has a nice ring to it. Many also do not want their case decided…
No service needed for collaborative divorce
A requirement when one party has filed for divorce is for the other party to be formally notified. This usually takes place by the sheriff…
Resolution order of a collaborative family law matter
When an individual is interested in resolving their family law matter outside of court through the collaborative process, many are still fuzzy about the details….
How well do you communicate with your soon-to-be ex spouse?
Communication difficulties are the root cause of many instances of divorce. For many parties, communication is tough. Communication might be strained. It might be adversarial….
Responding to criticism of collaborative divorce
Change can be difficult for many to embrace. Likewise, some family lawyers who litigate cases may offer some criticisms about collaborative divorce. Some family lawyers…
How collaborative divorce can help the children
Children often get caught in the middle of their parents during divorce. The parents likely do not intend that this happen. But it can often…