Divorce
Starting Over Financially After Divorce: Key Steps to Take
Divorce feels scary, especially when you think about money and your financial future. But here’s the good news: you can rebuild your financial life stronger than before. The key steps to take involve choosing a collaborative approach over a messy, expensive court battle. Open new accounts immediately – Get checking, savings, and credit cards in…
Read MoreDivorce and Pets: Custody, Care, and What’s Best for Your Animals
When you’re going through a divorce, your pets aren’t just property to be divided up. They’re beloved family members who deserve continued love and care from both of you, even when your marriage ends. Remember, your pets didn’t choose this divorce, but they still deserve stability and love from both pet parents. Collaborative divorce allows…
Read MoreHow to Create a Healthy Post-Divorce Relationship with Your Ex
Divorce is overwhelming, and there’s a sense of wondering if everyday conversations with your ex-spouse will ever be possible again, especially when kids are involved. It can get better, but how divorce is handled makes all the difference. The secret begins with shifting your perspective from focusing on winning and losing to working and collaborating…
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 MoreAre the Holidays a Good Time to File for Divorce?
Navigating the decision to file for divorce is never easy, especially when the holiday season is just around the corner. If you are going to start the divorce process, you may be wrestling with the question of when you should you start the process, during the holidays or after. The path you choose during this…
Read MoreBuilding a New Life After Divorce
Starting out on the journey of rebuilding your life after your divorce has been finalized can be an emotionally charged and transformative process. Regardless of your individual situation, there are certain key steps you can take to navigate this transition with resilience and grace. Engaging in a collaborative divorce process that involves the expertise of…
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