What You Should Know About a Reverse Mortgage

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In divorce’s intricate landscape, reverse mortgages emerge as a financial tool warranting consideration for couples utilizing the collaborative divorce process. This article will explain what reverse mortgages are and how they can smoothly fit into the collaborative divorce process. Think of it as Reverse Mortgage 101. Grasping the essence of reverse mortgages Picture a scenario…

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Overcoming the Challenges of Co-Parenting After Divorce

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Choosing a divorce method that encourages collaboration and avoids litigation can lay a strong foundation for effective co-parenting. Here are some important insights to guide you: Choose a Non-Adversarial Divorce Method Opting for alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation or collaborative divorce can help you avoid court and minimize conflict. These processes focus on open…

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Should You Keep Your Family Home After Divorce

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Deciding whether to hang on to the family home after a divorce is a big decision, and it is not straightforward. It depends on many different factors. Here are a few thoughts to consider when trying to determine your options for the family home when divorcing: Emotional ties: The family home might have sentimental value,…

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Tips on How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce

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To ensure the success of your family’s relationship post-divorce, it is important to place your children first and to develop guidelines for co-parenting that are amicable for both of you. This will create a positive experience for your kids during your divorce. Co-parenting successfully can be extremely healing for your children to see, no matter…

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How to Work Through the Stages of Divorce

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Divorce’s emotional toll is often equated to the grief one feels when losing a family member or close friend. Often, it’s like a rollercoaster in a hurricane. Because grief is a part of divorce, it often works through you in various stages. Our mental health experts specialize in the collaborative divorce process and often discuss…

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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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Stages of Divorce

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Various studies and our team’s vast years of experience show that a person’s emotional toll when divorcing is similar to when someone’s loved one passes away. When our mental health experts, versed in the collaborative divorce process, work with our clients, they discuss the five emotional stages divorce often brings. Here are the five stages:…

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How to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce?

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Some couples going through a divorce often find flash points about how they will celebrate the holidays, especially when children are involved. It is best to work through your holiday plans ahead of time to avoid last-minute, highly emotional issues. Here are a few tips we share with our clients on how to survive the…

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