Family Peacemaker staff - s.h.

By Marc B. Baer, Esq. In traditional marriage vows, two people promise before God and witnesses, to be “loving and faithful, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live…” Unfortunately, the average American marriage lasts only six years – and this is most certainly not because one of them dies during the first six years. Like it or not, … [Read more...] about Psychology, Family Relationships and the Law

By Diana Martinez Honestly: how hard is it for one attorney to call the other attorney and try to resolve before filing a motion with the court? Let’s think about the economic efficiency of this. To file a motion, you have to interview the client on the issues. Maybe an hour’s worth of discussion. Let’s assume the attorney is billing at $350/hour. Then the attorney has to prepare the … [Read more...] about The Efficiency of Communication

Written by Jann Glasser Divorce is just as much a life transition as marriage. Divorce is not about the division of property; it is about the division of lives. Closure rarely comes with the decree of dissolution issued by the court. Closure can come more easily though, through Collaborative Divorce, where the professional team helps to facilitate peacemaking rather than helping the … [Read more...] about The Role of a Collaborative Divorce Coach

Child Specialist – An experienced, licensed therapist with specific education and training in the expected behaviors, stages, challenges and tasks of the development of a child. They work with the child (ren) to address specific emotional and practical day-to-day needs as they relate to the divorce process. The Child Representative also helps in designing the parenting plans that specifically … [Read more...] about Glossary of Terms

For most of us, the divorce process is an unfamiliar process. Knowing where to start can make all of the difference. Following is a simple checklist to help you prepare to commit to a divorce process that best meets your family’s needs. Initial questions to ask yourself ? Is reconciliation with my spouse possible? ? Could marital counseling help? ? Am I willing to explore alternative … [Read more...] about Preparing for Divorce

by Justin A. Reckers, CFP, CDFA, AFP Elegant Simplicity in Complex Financial Concepts Have you ever wondered why understanding simple financial concepts during divorce can be so difficult? Read on for some ideas for how communication theory might help you (or your client) make better financial decisions during a divorce. What if we could explain complicated financial concepts on a 3X5 … [Read more...] about Elegant Simplicity in Complex Financial Concepts

Bart had the opportunity to talk with Ron Siegel and Melinda Johnson on Ron’s radio show in September. Ron covers his conservative viewpoints for the first 20 minutes before Melinda and Bart chime in about Real Estate and Divorce. … [Read more...] about Divorce and Real Estate