Tag: collaborative divorce
We agree on most issues in our divorce
When many are trying to resolve their divorce, they end up negotiating with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Many prefer negotiating directly with their spouse versus hiring…
Needs of exceptional children and collaborative divorce
In divorce and family law matters where custody of children is litigated, it can often present a unique set of complexities for a family court….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Calculation of child support in collaborative divorce
The calculation of child support can be an important issue in resolving a divorce or custody case. Parties can often get into contentious disputes in…
When is collaborative divorce not appropriate?
There are lots of instances where a party ought to consider a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce can help parties reach a settlement outside court…
What is a participation agreement?
When individuals decide to enter the collaborative process to engage in a collaborative divorce, many wonder what the parameters of the process will be. They…