Frequently Asked Questions Are Collaborative Divorce and the Divorce Options program appropriate for same-sex couples, either married or in registered domestic partnerships in California? Collaborative Practice is a natural fit for LGBTQ+ families, who face all of the...
Divorce can be a minefield. An emotional explosion that occurs can cause grave injuries and lasting scars. How can you avoid the dangers of this minefield? Using the metaphor of a minefield, let’s look at how you can prevent the war damage and move off the...
Why Choose the Collaborative Divorce Process As you begin to decide how you wish your divorce process to be, the Collaborative Divorce process could be right for you if: You want a civilized, respectful resolution of the issues. You want to keep open the possibility...
Often lurking under the surface of what appear to be strictly legal or financial questions are issues that can be considerably more important than money to the people involved: questions of identity, of saving face, of fighting for one’s honor or one’s dignity, of...
By keeping agreements in divorcing families it is possible to repair trust between parents. Most parents considering divorce have lost the ability to communicate effectively, goodwill isgone and trust obliterated. Creating a financial settlement and parenting plan is...