Posts Tagged ‘collaborative divorce’
Understanding 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…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Pets in a Collaborative Divorce?
There are many things to consider when pursuing a divorce, from custody to asset division and everything in between, including how to determine the custody plan for your pets. In court divorce, the court decides on temporary pet custody plans, but at trial, the Judge is typically limited to deciding ownership. Most of the time,…
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…
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 MoreHow to Keep the Peace During Your Divorce
When a marriage ends and divorce has been set in motion, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. But what if there was a way to divorce that didn’t involve bitter courtroom battles and endless arguments? Enter collaborative divorce – a process that offers couples a more peaceful path to separation. The…
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