Should you Keep the Marital Home in your Divorce?

By admin | April 3, 2018

People going through a divorce might want to keep their marital home, but there are some vital considerations before making this decision. What’s the Financial Impact? Think about the financial impact of keeping your home after divorce.  A home is an asset which costs money to maintain and keep every month.  Costs like insurance, mortgage,…

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Are you preparing for a divorce?

By admin | March 20, 2018

Here are tips to get started: Look for past and current financial statements All financial documents that you receive in your mailbox are worth your time. Collecting bank account statements that show year-end balances and year-end spending summaries sent out by the majority of credit card providers can be a great place to start. You…

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5 Reasons Why Collaborative Divorce May be a Good Fit for You

By admin | February 28, 2018

Kevin Chroman of Family Divorce Solutions discusses the benefits of Collaborative Divorce which allows divorcing couples to proceed in a dignified manner, addressing issues such as child custody, support and alimony, division of property and all other aspects of divorce. Kevin has been in practice for over 15 years and has been a member of FDS…

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The Collaborative Process Offers LGBTQ Clients More Support

By admin | November 14, 2017
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Historically LGBTQ people have not been recognized by the court system nor treated well by the judicial system when recognized. Even though same-sex couples can marry today, many are still hesitant to go to court when getting a divorce. The collaborative divorce process can assist these couples by keeping them out of a courtroom. Many…

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Attorneys Play a Unique Role in a Collaborative Divorce

By admin | October 26, 2017
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In a traditional adversarial divorce, attorneys are pitted against each other, trying to win for their client.  You can imagine them fighting to get the largest piece of the pie for their client, regardless of the harm it may cause to the other party or the family as a whole.  The goal of winning encourages…

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When a Child Refuses to See One Parent Following a Divorce:  Intensive Intervention Models

By admin | October 20, 2017
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Angela Bissada,Psy.D. I often receive calls from parents or family law attorneys asking that I see a child and a parent for “reunification,” “reconciliation,” or “facilitative” therapy.  The caller usually describes a situation in which, following a divorce, a child has refused to see one parent and expresses a clear preference for the other.  The…

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Making Decisions about Support in Collaborative Divorce Cases

By admin | October 5, 2017
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Couples experiencing divorce have many questions – often regarding money and specifically the amount of child support and/or spousal support to be paid. In the collaborative process, the Professional Team will assist the couple in a variety of ways, including itemizing expenses for two households and understand and exploring all available income sources. Although a…

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Steps To Build Yourself Up During the Divorce Process

By admin | August 15, 2017
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Here are four steps you can use to build yourself up during this time and any time you are feeling less than stellar. 1. Be self-aware – Trust your intuition, reasoning and logic. This will help you get into the best possible mindset for problems you may be having. This way you are better prepared…

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An Explanation of Collaborative Divorce

By admin | August 14, 2017

We welcome Christian Denmon, Founding Partner , Denmon & Denmon, in Tampa Bay, Florida, as our guest blogger: If you aren’t getting along with your spouse or no longer care for them, it is time to take action. A traditional divorce might not be ideal for your unique situation. An Explanation of Collaborative Divorce A collaborative divorce…

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Tips to Protect Your Credit in a Divorce

By admin | August 7, 2017
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There are many moving parts to take into consideration during and after a divorce. Your finances can change quickly and take a drastic turn into negative territory if you do not take steps to protect it.

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