Collaborative Divorce
How 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…
Read MoreStrength After Divorce: Moving Forward Strong
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…
Read MoreWhat is the Mental Health Professional Role in Collaborative Divorce?
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…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do Before You File for a Collaborative Divorce
The collaborative divorce process is an amicable alternative to traditional court-litigated divorce, as it provides couples with a more peaceful and amicable way to end their marriage. While working through the collaborative divorce, each spouse needs to be committed to the process and work together towards a peaceful resolution and stay out of court. Our…
Read MoreSharing Custody of the Kids
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…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do Before You File for a Collaborative Divorce
The collaborative divorce process is an amicable alternative to traditional court-litigated divorce, as it provides couples with a more peaceful and respectful way to end their marriage. While working through the collaborative divorce, each spouse needs to be committed to the process and work together towards a peaceful resolution and stay out of court. Our…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce vs. Mediation
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…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
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…
Read MoreThe Role of the Financial Specialist in the Collaborative Process
When you enter into the divorce process, you and your spouse need to understand how your financial landscape will be impacted. Couples are unaware of how their divorce will impact their finances for years to come once their divorce is finalized. When you utilize the collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse will have access…
Read MoreIntroduction 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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