You have probably heard one or more horror stories about going through a divorce. Now that you see that your marriage is coming to an end, you fear that you will head for an acrimonious divorce of your own. But it does not have to be this way, especially if you and...
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce may bring privacy and better outcomes
A collaborative marriage dissolution typically begins with two spouses agreeing to negotiate a settlement on their own with the aid of their attorneys. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, by conducting the negotiation process out of court, divorcing couples may...
Does cooperation help your child in a divorce?
As parents going through a divorce, you have more to worry about than a childless couple. After all, your top priorities will likely revolve around ways to make this event as trauma-free as possible for them. But is there any way to do that? Can you actually make...
What do you know about making mediation work?
Rather than a traditional divorce, you and your current spouse feel that mediation may work better for you. You both want to make the most of this alternate dispute resolution method, but what does that look like? The American Bar Association offers ideas for a...
How can you tell your child about divorce?
Deciding to get a divorce is just the first step in a long process. You want to sit down and figure out how to approach everything else moving forward. But the first thing you should do is figure out how to break the news to your child. Is there a right way to do it?...
How does collaborative divorce work?
You have many options when it comes to resolving your divorce. Many legal professionals will tell you that it is in your best interest to find a method that will allow you to settle your case outside of the courtroom. The reason for this is that when the judge decides...