Posts Tagged ‘divorce’
How to Create a Parenting Plan to Help Your Children Through Divorce
Navigating divorce while prioritizing your children’s well-being can be challenging. Collaborative divorce provides a supportive approach to creating a parenting plan that serves your children’s best interests. Here, we’ll explore essential tips for crafting a successful parenting plan during divorce, emphasizing communication, collaboration, and your children’s welfare. Child-centric approach. Child specialists and mental health experts…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Top Tips When Children Are Involved in a Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. At LACFLA, we understand the importance of making this transition as smooth as possible. Here are some invaluable tips to consider when children are part of the divorce equation. Prioritize communication by keeping discussions open and honest Keep the lines of dialogue respectful and focused…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About a Reverse Mortgage
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…
Read MoreOvercoming the Challenges of Co-Parenting After Divorce
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…
Read MoreShould You Keep Your Family Home After Divorce
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,…
Read MoreTips on How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce
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…
Read MoreAdding Co-Mediation to Your Skill Set
What is Co-Mediation? Co-mediation is a type of mediation where two or more trained mediators work together to help a couple navigate the divorce process. In co-mediation, the mediators often have different skill sets. One might be a lawyer, a mental health therapist or a financial expert. They work together to help the couples resolve…
Read MoreHow to Work Through the Stages of Divorce
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…
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…
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