By Kim Johnson Just two sentences with a total of 12 words. A seemingly unemotional announcement, yet my life as I knew it completely dissolved within a matter of seconds. I had only just realized something was going on, confronting him three weeks prior to that fateful day. Yet, here I was freefalling into the black abyss of a separation that would end in divorce. As I struggled to regain my … [Read more...] about Coming Together to Come Apart
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Recovering from the Pain of Divorce
By Kristin McDaniel I never expected to be divorced, but when my husband of ten years told me he wanted a divorce on Christmas Eve, I had no say in the matter. I didn’t know what to do, and wondered how I would care for three young children alone. The first month I cried a lot and could barely get out of bed. I was in shock, broken-hearted, angry, depressed, and afraid all at the same time. If … [Read more...] about Recovering from the Pain of Divorce
Psychology, Family Relationships and the Law
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
The Efficiency of Communication
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
The Role of a Collaborative Divorce Coach
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
Ten Tips on Deciding between Collaboration and Mediation
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. Be honest. Don’t lead your child to believe “dad’s away on business” or “everything is going to be wonderful”. … [Read more...] about Ten Tips on Deciding between Collaboration and Mediation
Glossary of Terms
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
Preparing for Divorce
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
