Collaborative Divorce
Effective Communication with Kids During Divorce: Tips and Collaborative Support
Finding your way through shifts at home? Talking to kids about big changes isn’t always easy. This post How to Talk to Your Kids About Family Changes by LAtherapist gives real-life tips – ways to speak clearly, listen well, stay gentle. Think honest words matched to a child’s level of understanding. When things get rocky, having…
Read MoreFinding Peace and Self-Care Through a Healthier Divorce Journey
At LACFLA, we get how tough divorce really is. It hits hard in legal ways, but also emotionally, socially, and on a personal level. That is why we value the smart points in Peace-Talks article called Divorce and Self-Care. Finding Peace in a Difficult Time. The piece points out a key fact. Divorce goes beyond…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Assets During Divorce: Where to Start
Going through a divorce feels overwhelming, especially when you’re worried about your financial future. The good news is that Collaborative Divorce offers a much gentler path than battling it out in court. The first place to start at is by gathering all your financial documents. Bank statements, tax returns, investment accounts, and property deeds should…
Read MoreHow Divorce Affects Retirement Planning and What You Can Do About It
Going through a divorce brings significant changes to every part of your life, and retirement planning often gets pushed to the back burner. The financial decisions you make today will directly impact how you live during your golden years. Collaborative divorce provides a significantly more peaceful alternative to traditional court litigation. Instead of battling it…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Divorce When You’re Still in Love with Your Partner
When your spouse has asked for a divorce, but you are still in love with them, it can be a process that will take time, grace, and patience for yourself. You will experience a range of emotions, such as sadness, grief, loneliness and self-doubt. It can cut like a knife to know that the person…
Read MoreUnderstanding Alimony: What You Need to Know
When you’re facing the challenging decision to end your marriage, understanding alimony can feel overwhelming. Collaborative divorce offers a compassionate, mutually respected alternative. Imagine sitting in a room together, supported by divorce professionals committed to helping you navigate this transition with dignity. Your collaborative divorce team includes financial neutrals, mental health coaches, and attorneys specializing…
Read MoreWhat are the Tax Consequences of Home Sales After Divorce?
When you and your spouse go through a divorce, many aspects of your life become intertwined and complicated to unravel. One such aspect is selling your home after divorce, which has inevitable tax consequences. Decisions often come from a judge’s ruling in a court-litigated divorce, which might not consider both parties’ unique circumstances and priorities.…
Read MoreAchieving an Amicable Divorce: 10 Steps Toward a Smoother Transition
Divorce is a challenging life event, but doesn’t have to be a battlefield, especially when you are able to use the Collaborative Divorce Process. Many times we see couples who do not know what to do first or focus on throughout the separation process, especially in the beginning. We often share these essential steps to…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between a Separation and a Divorce?
When you and your spouse have come to understand that the best path forward for your marriage is to part ways, emotionally and financially, it is important to understand the difference between separation and divorce. A separation is a time frame where you live separately from each other but are still linked legally and financially.…
Read MoreHow is Alimony Handled in a Collaborative Divorce?
Divorce can present many emotional and financial hurdles, especially when deciding on alimony (spousal support). The collaborative divorce process is an alternative way of ending marriages without court interference – alimony is handled differently. When deciding on alimony payments during the collaborative divorce process, here are some thoughts we often share with our clients to…
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