Divorce throws life’s foundations into turmoil. Suddenly, high stakes issues exist in almost every arena: financial, legal and emotional. This creates a "perfect storm" that can cause the couple's conflict to rage out of control. In this tempest, it becomes difficult to make the … [Read more...]
Making collaborative law divorce joint sessions productive
Here are some general guidelines to help make collaborative law divorce joint sessions (also called "four-way meetings") as productive as possible. Some find it helpful to review these guidelines prior to each joint session. These are things you can do to help yourself. Before … [Read more...]
Using collaborative law to resolve property issues in divorce
No one enters marriage wanting a divorce. If divorce does happen, however, both spouses often hope to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution that allows them to make their lives work despite the unexpected change in plans. A collaborative divorce can help them do just that. … [Read more...]
Should you hire a collaborative divorce child specialist?
I cradled my newborn daughter and felt the heartbeat pull me out of shock." ~D. Nurkse When a family is separating due to divorce, one of the hardest realities to face is that children can only be in one place at a time. Divorce does, however, offer opportunities for a renewed … [Read more...]
Collaborative family law: a new, more peaceful approach to family law?
There is no way around the fact that divorces create difficult circumstances for families. Emotions run high; clients fear the worst about their financial futures; children sometimes bear the brunt of their parents’ anger and frustration. Litigation makes matters worse. … [Read more...]