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The 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…
Read MoreMaking Decisions about Support in Collaborative Divorce Cases
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…
Read MoreSteps To Build Yourself Up During the Divorce Process
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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