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Divorce, Kids and Co-Parenting
A major question when parents’ divorce is how to best provide for the interests of their children. A parenting plan answers that question and gives ...
Collaborative Divorce
Common Divorce Questions: How Long Will It Take?
One of the most common questions a divorcing client asks us (after “How much will it cost?”) is “How long will it take?” The answer ...
Collaborative Divorce
The Difference Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce in California
Mediation and collaborative divorce are types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Both are increasingly popular choices among divorcing couples as they save time, money, and ...
Collaborative Divorce
How You Can Have a Peaceful Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to be a vicious war where the battlefield is a courtroom. Instead, it can be a negotiated settlement conducted in an informal, ...
Collaborative Divorce
Why Collaborative Divorce Works
Although going through a divorce is never pleasant, it is also true that when you and your spouse work cooperatively the outcome is likely to ...
Collaborative Divorce
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You and Your Spouse?
If your marriage—and therefore, your divorce—includes allegations of child abuse, substance abuse or domestic violence, collaborative divorce may not be appropriate. However, for divorcing couples ...
Children
How Collaborative Divorce Can Benefit Your Children
Divorce may be hard on you, but it’s even harder on your children. By opting for a collaborative divorce, you can spare them the emotional ...
Collaborative Divorce
Five Simple Things NOT to Do During Your Collaborative Divorce in California
Even in a collaborative divorce—which, by definition, is one in which both spouses seek to reach consensus through negotiation rather than litigation—it can be easy ...
Collaborative Divorce
What Happens if Someone Wants to Go to Court During the Collaborative Divorce Process?
Once a party decides to take the case to court, the collaborative process is terminated. The critical component of a collaborative contract is the requirement ...
Collaborative Divorce
What is the Collaborative Divorce Process Like?
Collaborative divorce is a hands-on approach that has gained popularity in recent years. The first step is finding an attorney who is trained/experienced with collaborative ...
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