Divorce will reshape the dynamics of your family in enumerable ways. One of the most challenging aspects of this transition is adapting to the changes in schedules and lifestyle, especially during holidays and significant family events. While the divorce process is emotionally taxing, it also offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and to prioritize what truly…
By Jennifer Cunningham Beeler, JD Hiding a credit card receipt. Finding another empty bottle of vodka in the back of a cabinet. Deleting that text message. Such small things. Yet those small things pierce the heart, and are sometimes the irreparable crack in the foundation of a marriage. So why would anyone want to sit…
By Anna Krolikowska, JD Divorce is rarely easy. When most people think of divorce they imagine protracted fighting between the couple and between the lawyers. While many divorces are hard-fought some are not. There are different divorce options that you can consider. A couple working through a divorce may find that this is one of…
By Nancy Bell, CFP, CDFA A man and woman marry to build a home together. But instead, many couples build boxes—and step inside them. Traditional gender roles encourage the building of these boxes, especially financial boxes. The problem with boxes, though, is they can trap women—and sometimes even men—in unhealthy marriages. TC Wealth Partners Advisor…
by Sandra Crawford, JD, Mediator and Collaborative Professional For a legal dispute to be called a “Collaborative Process” each party must commit to retaining a counter-part lawyer who agrees to work under a signed Confidential Collaborative Participation Agreement as a “team” with the clients and collateral professionals required my the issues presented by the dispute….
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You? A lot of people are talking about collaborative divorce these days. Many people think of collaborative divorce as a “kinder and gentler” way to get a divorce. But, how can you decide if collaborative divorce right for you? Start by asking yourself these questions: 1.Are you looking for a…