By Theresa Beran Kulat In a divorce it goes without saying that money is often front and center in many of the conversations. In my years as a Collaborative attorney (over 17 years), working with hundreds of people to help them complete their marriage, I’ve seen the benefits firsthand of including a Neutral Financial Professional…
By Pamela Rak, LCSW and Ellene Lammers, LCSW and National Social Work Month is in March and this year’s theme is The Time Is Right. The social work profession has existed for more than a century and continues to make significant contributions to our nation. Social workers are known as “helping professionals”. We are woven…
By Kathryn Hoffman, CDRE and CDI Affiliate Selling a home as part of a divorce is often the most significant asset that needs to be divided and often has the most emotion attached to the process. Often, one of the first fears is about how you can keep the house, or would you be able…
By Anna Krolikowska, JD As I write this it seems like we are living in a world gone mad. People are raw with anger, hurt, pain and fear. Images of upset fill each newscast and color our days. Fear can be overwhelming and paralyzing, but fear can also be a motivation for change, or a…
By Brad Pawlowski, JD Many families go through “traditional” divorce litigation. It’s familiar, it’s common and it’s what most people know as their only choice when they need to get divorced. What many people don’t know, however, is how many bad things that can happen from litigation. Divorce litigation’s “bad things” all stem from a…
By Marie Sarantakis, Esq. Couples going through a divorce are often dealing with a great deal of stress. They are navigating several life changes all at once and often do not understand the legal options available to them. Many spouses think that once they’ve decided that they are going to separate, there is only one…