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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

Written by: Lois Nightingale, PhD Helping your child through your divorce may be one of the most difficult tasks you will ever face as a parent. The following is a brief list of practical tips that can help as you walk through this difficult time with your child. 1. Be honest. Don’t lead your child to believe “dad’s away on business” or “everything is going to be wonderful”. Children are … [Read more...] about Ten Tips on Deciding between Collaboration and Mediation

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