Why Can’t Our Therapist Be Our Collaborative Divorce Coach?

Jan 5, 2016

When couples begin a divorce process, they have many questions.  During this time of transition everyone needs support to navigate the process as it unfolds.  You need support while you are making temporary plans for your children and yourself.  If you have a...

Will Our Divorce Ruin Our Kids’ Lives?

Jul 1, 2015

For most parents who decide to divorce the first concern is about not harming the children.  Maybe you went through your parents’ divorce and now you feel it negatively affected you.  Here are some points to know: It can be difficult when you are going through a...

Why I Won’t Settle Disputes in Court

Feb 17, 2015

In the midst of parental separation feelings run high. If there are complicating factors such as violence, abuse and infidelity, those feelings typically run even higher. To add, if the decision to separate is more one-sided than mutual, the person being left can feel...

What is all this about Community and Separate Property?

Oct 14, 2014

One of the tasks that must be solved by couples going through a divorce is how to divide their assets and debts. A marriage is viewed as a partnership where whatever either spouse earns or creates during the marriage belongs to both. Income, including bonuses, stock,...

How Can I Control the Costs of My Divorce?

Sep 20, 2014

Once the difficult decision has been made to get divorced, the next biggest concern is usually how much it will cost.  As you may already be reeling from the emotional costs of the loss of your marriage, the added stress and anxiety associated with the potential or...