Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in life, particularly when children are involved. And the question of whether kids can cause divorce can complicate the process even more. Statistically, there are more divorces among couples without children than those with children. This fact suggests that children might not be the primary cause of divorce. In fact, having children often … [Read more...] about Do Kids Cause Divorce?
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Creating a Family Plan for the Holidays – Join Us on October 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Do you need tips on how to create a family plan for the holidays? Get tips and more at the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on October 14. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Creating a Family Plan for the Holidays – Join Us on October 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Who’s Responsible for Student Loans When You Divorce? – Join Us on September 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Do you have student loans and wonder who will be responsible for them when you divorce? Get answers at the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on September 9. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Who’s Responsible for Student Loans When You Divorce? – Join Us on September 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
The Collaborative Divorce Process Has Many Benefits
From my perspective as a Communication Divorce Coach, one of the primary benefits of the Collaborative Divorce Process is having a team that supports you through the decision making, with the decisions being made by you and your partner. Collaborative Divorce allows for emotional processing of difficult feelings which can hinder arriving at agreed upon solutions. Novel decision making is supported … [Read more...] about The Collaborative Divorce Process Has Many Benefits
How Divorce Can Impact Your Credit Score and The Power of The Collaborative Process
Divorce can have far-reaching effects on many aspects of a person's life, including their financial well-being. One aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of divorce on credit scores. The way in which a divorce is handled can significantly influence whether a person's credit score takes a hit or remains relatively unscathed. In this blog, we'll explore how divorce can affect your credit … [Read more...] about How Divorce Can Impact Your Credit Score and The Power of The Collaborative Process
How Does a Divorce Affect Your Business? – Join Us on August 12 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Do you own a business and wonder how your divorce will be affected by it? We can answer your questions at the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on August 12. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How Does a Divorce Affect Your Business? – Join Us on August 12 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Collaborative Divorce in California: Putting Children’s Interests First
Child custody issues can be complex and emotionally charged, often leaving parents feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the best way to navigate the process. In California, there are two types of custody: legal custody, which deals with decision-making for the child, and physical custody, which determines where the child resides. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of using the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce in California: Putting Children’s Interests First
Who’s Responsible for Debt When You Divorce? – Join Us on July 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How is debt handled when you divorce? Find out when you attend the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on July 8. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Who’s Responsible for Debt When You Divorce? – Join Us on July 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Get Tips on How to Get Through Your Divorce – Join Us on June 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Are you looking for tips on how to get through your divorce? Join us for our next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on June 10. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Get Tips on How to Get Through Your Divorce – Join Us on June 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Why the Divorce Options(R) Workshop is Important!
As a professional in the collaborative divorce process, it is important to highlight the significance of the Divorce Options(R) Workshop (DOW) for those couples navigating through the initial stages of divorce. Many divorcing couples are unaware of the various ways to get a divorce. It may surprise you that you and your partner have many options that do not include litigation. During the DOW … [Read more...] about Why the Divorce Options(R) Workshop is Important!
How Does Divorce Affect Your Retirement? – Join Us on May 6 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Will your retirement be affected by your divorce? Join us for the next Divorce Options Workshop on May 6 to get answers to all of your questions and more. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How Does Divorce Affect Your Retirement? – Join Us on May 6 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How Does Divorce Affect Your Taxes? – Join Us on April 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Taxes are one of the many financial concerns when you divorce. Learn more about how divorce affects your taxes when you join the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on April 8. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How Does Divorce Affect Your Taxes? – Join Us on April 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Divorce? – Join Us on March 18 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Are you going through a divorce and wondering what’s going to happen to your mortgage? Join us on March 18 to learn more about divorce and your mortgage. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Divorce? – Join Us on March 18 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How Divorce Affects Your Credit Score? – Join Us on February 11 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Can divorce affect your credit score? Find out when you join the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on February 11. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How Divorce Affects Your Credit Score? – Join Us on February 11 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Tips on Getting Through the New Year After Divorce – Join Us on January 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Newly divorced in the New Year? Join us on January 14 for tips on how to start the new year off in the right direction. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Tips on Getting Through the New Year After Divorce – Join Us on January 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How to Get Through the Holidays During a Divorce? – Join Us on December 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
The holidays are here and you are wondering how you can get through while going through a divorce. Get tips and more on how to get through the holidays when you join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on December 10. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How to Get Through the Holidays During a Divorce? – Join Us on December 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Who Gets the Kids for the Holidays? – Join Us on November 12 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
With the holidays coming, the big question comes up - “Who gets the kids for the holidays?” Find out how a parenting plan can help you and your family through the holidays. Join us for our next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on November 12. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Who Gets the Kids for the Holidays? – Join Us on November 12 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Should You File for Divorce Before the Holidays? – Join Us on October 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
The holidays are coming! Should you file for divorce? Join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop and get answers to this question and more. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Should You File for Divorce Before the Holidays? – Join Us on October 8 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How to Have a Peaceful Divorce? – Join Us on September 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Get tips on how you can have a peaceful divorce when you join us for the next Divorce Options® Workshop on September 10. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How to Have a Peaceful Divorce? – Join Us on September 10 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
What Are the Differences Between a Collaborative Divorce and a Traditional Divorce? – Join Us on August 13 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Learn the difference between a Collaborative Divorce and a traditional divorce when you join us for the next Divorce Options® Workshop on August 13. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about What Are the Differences Between a Collaborative Divorce and a Traditional Divorce? – Join Us on August 13 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Financial Tips and Divorce: What You Should Know – Join Us on July 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
What are things you should know about your finances when you divorce? Find out when you join us for the next Divorce Options® Workshop on July 9. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Financial Tips and Divorce: What You Should Know – Join Us on July 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How to Tell Your Kids You Are Getting a Divorce – Join Us on June 11 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Are you going through a divorce and wondering how to tell your children? Join us on May 14 for tips on how to tell your kids you are getting divorce and much more. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How to Tell Your Kids You Are Getting a Divorce – Join Us on June 11 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
How To Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce – Join Us on May 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Not sure how to tell your spouse you want a divorce? Join us for the next Divorce Options® Workshop on May 14 to get answers to your many questions and more. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about How To Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce – Join Us on May 14 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Divorce Process Options – Join Us April 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Are you going through a divorce and wondering which divorce process is right for you? Join us for the next Divorce Options® Workshop on April 9 to learn about your options for divorce. Learn more about the workshop and register here. … [Read more...] about Divorce Process Options – Join Us April 9 for Our Divorce Options® Workshop
Do We Need A Business Evaluation For Our Divorce?
One contentious issue that arises during a divorce is when there is a business asset and how to divide it. This is true whether the business is a professional business owned by one spouse, or a family business owned and operated by both spouses. Except in rare cases, the first step is to have the business's worth evaluated. How Valuation of a Business Works in a Collaborative Divorce In a … [Read more...] about Do We Need A Business Evaluation For Our Divorce?
How to Have a Child-Centered Divorce
A child-centered divorce means that the parents learn how to put their differences aside and work together for what is in the best interests of the children. The spouses need to recognize that just because they no longer want to be married does not mean the spouse, who they may consider to be a bad marriage partner, is a bad parent. The Three Cs: Communicate, Cooperate, and Co-parent In … [Read more...] about How to Have a Child-Centered Divorce
5 Common Divorce Mistakes
People make mistakes in their divorce that can cost them money in the long term. These mistakes happen when you try to rush through the process or don’t have enough information to help you make good decisions. Taking your time and doing it right saves both time and money. Here are some of the most common mistakes that I have seen. Common Divorce Mistake #1 – You must go to … [Read more...] about 5 Common Divorce Mistakes
Planning for the Holidays While Divorcing with Children
If you are a divorced parent, or in the process of a divorce and this is your first holiday season in your new family structure, you have likely already noticed the stress around scheduling. Like many parents, you may have high expectations of how perfect you want this time to be for your children. If the expectations are not met, you may feel disappointed with yourself and feel as though you … [Read more...] about Planning for the Holidays While Divorcing with Children
Understanding the Needs of Adult Children When Their Parents Divorce
Adult children can feel that they are forgotten during their parents' divorce process. Parents may assume that, since their grown children are on their own, they will not really be affected by the divorce. It is important to remember that even though the children are now adults, they worry about how their parents’ divorce will change the lives of all family members. Worries such as: Will … [Read more...] about Understanding the Needs of Adult Children When Their Parents Divorce
The Importance of Having a Divorce Coach
Psychologists rank divorce as the second most stressful life event. It is an emotional time even if the parties believe the divorce is in their best interest. Spouses often say things to each other they later regret from the stress and emotional intensity they are feeling. In a Collaborative Divorce, the divorce coach is an important part of the collaborative … [Read more...] about The Importance of Having a Divorce Coach
4 Keys for Working with Your Divorce Financial Professional
One of the first things that a divorcing couple needs to do is gather your financial information. In the divorce process you will both need to have a complete picture of your financial situation before you can begin to work on a settlement agreement. In a Collaborative Divorce, this step is easier than in traditional litigation because you have the assistance of a neutral financial … [Read more...] about 4 Keys for Working with Your Divorce Financial Professional
Overcoming Divorce Fears
As you start to walk on the way, the way appears-Rumi Divorce can stir up profound and painful emotions; regret, confusion, a sense of overwhelm and, oftentimes, debilitating fear. Although divorce has become a more common occurrence, the personal struggle with the fear and anxiety that divorce can cause is daunting. In traditional litigation, the focus is not on addressing the fears. Each … [Read more...] about Overcoming Divorce Fears
Which Divorce Process is Best for Me?
If you are considering a divorce, there are programs throughout California called “Divorce Options Workshop” that is helpful for you to attend before you begin your divorce process. Typically, an attorney, mental health professional, and financial consultant will each talk about what happens in a divorce. The professionals will explain the different processes you have to choose from: … [Read more...] about Which Divorce Process is Best for Me?
Co-Parenting After Your Divorce is Over
One of the major decisions divorcing parents need to make is how to manage custody and visitation of the children. The court has guidelines to follow but prefers for the parents can work together to form their own parenting plan. This generally works out best for the parents, the children, and the court. What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is a road map for parents. It puts … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting After Your Divorce is Over
Why Does Collaborative Divorce Work?
When couples decide to divorce, most are aware of traditional divorce litigation where each party gets their own attorney, and the adversarial process begins. It is easy with parties in litigation, each armed with their own attorney, to see everything as a fight with only one winner, making the other party the loser. Winning and losing should not be the standard for a family law case and there is … [Read more...] about Why Does Collaborative Divorce Work?
Children, Divorce and Money
In a traditional divorce, parents are often battling between themselves about how to take care of the children, both financially and emotionally, when the family is no longer living together in one household. One of our goals with our clients is to assist them with a post-divorce budget that is related to the children in ways that decreases the contention in a divorce and puts the … [Read more...] about Children, Divorce and Money