How is Alimony Handled in a Collaborative Divorce?

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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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Strength After Divorce: Moving Forward Strong

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Divorce can feel like an ending, but it can also be a chance for a fresh start. If you’re recently divorced or going through the separation process, here’s how you can move forward to find a renewed strength to feel better and empowered: Find yourself and figure out what makes you happy and what your…

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What is the Mental Health Professional Role in Collaborative Divorce?

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By Dr. James E. Walton, Ph.D. When facing the complexities of divorce, emotional support is often overlooked. Collaborative divorce offers a more amicable alternative to the adversarial nature of court-litigated divorces, focusing on cooperation, understanding and emotional wellbeing. In a collaborative divorce, a mental health child life specialist, along with a divorce coach professional, plays…

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Sharing Custody of the Kids

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In recent years, families have found a way to have a more transparent and amicable split through the collaborative divorce process. With this model, couples are paired with a team of professionals, such as a financial neutral, divorce coach, attorneys, and mental health experts, who all pledge to stay away from court and resolve the…

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Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation

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When marital couples want to separate, they are often conflicted with how they will be separated through collaborative divorce or mediation. Often, the couple will need guidance from divorce experts to help them determine the best path forward. Many couples do not know the difference between collaborative divorce and mediation and what solutions each of…

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Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents

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One of the most important divorce decisions that need to be agreed upon is how you and your partner will work together to co-parent the children in your family. It is essential to your family’s success to put your children at the forefront of your divorce and develop co-parenting guidelines that will be amicable and…

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Introduction to Nancy Kearson

When I started with an accounting firm in 1988 as a financial specialist, I was quickly spotted by one of the firm’s marital forensic accounting partners who was looking for some help with his clients. It wasn’t long before this partner saw great potential in me. Most of the work came from divorce litigation attorneys…

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