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Are you preparing for a divorce?
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…
Read More5 Reasons Why Collaborative Divorce May be a Good Fit for You
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…
Read MoreThe Collaborative Process Offers LGBTQ Clients More Support
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…
Read MoreAttorneys Play a Unique Role in a Collaborative Divorce
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…
Read MoreWhen a Child Refuses to See One Parent Following a Divorce: Intensive Intervention Models
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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