No, We Are Not Fighting Over The Kids
In some divorces, parents become engaged in a custody battle. Many years ago, I learned that custody battles are a losing proposition, especially for the…
Collaborative Divorce Won’t Work, My Spouse Is Crazy!
A common concern that I hear in collaborative divorce consultations is: “Collaborative divorce sounds great, but it won’t work for me. My husband/wife is [crazy,…
3 Questions To Ask Before Filing For Divorce
Deciding to end your marriage is a big step, period. Generally, this decision comes after you have done everything that you can think of to…
2023 Resolution – Help Families Stop Fighting In Court
Happy New Year! This year, we are working to help families stop fighting in court. Many clients that I meet with for the first time…
Will My Collaborative Divorce Attorney Fight For Me?
No. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not fight for you. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not “win” for you. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not…
FAQ: Collaborative Divorce
What is a “Collaborative Divorce”? Answer: A legal process that provides both spouses with separate collaboratively trained lawyers that help them to resolve all…
Collaborative Divorce or Mediation: What’s the Difference?
Recently, I gave a short presentation on the collaborative divorce process and the benefits that this process provides when compared to a litigated divorce (i.e….
Peacemaking In Divorce
Many attorneys first and only option to help you with your divorce is to file a lawsuit and start litigation against your spouse. Eventually, the…
Collaborative Divorce – A Better Way
Peaceful. Private. Respectful. These are the hallmarks of the collaborative divorce process. The collaborative divorce process helps us do things differently than other family law…
What is a Mindful Divorce?
In March of 2019, I left the law firm where I started my career and had practiced family law for 11 years and I opened…
Collaborative Divorce: The Benefits of the Mental Health Professional
A collaboratively trained mental health professional provides a multitude of benefits to the entire family in the divorce process. A neutral mental health professional is…
Divorce: To Litigate or Collaborate
A collaborative divorce lawyer is trained and qualified to provide you with a very different service than a divorce litigator. A divorce litigator is hired…