Collaborative Divorce

Divorces are commonly portrayed as battles that are won and lost in the courtroom. This isn’t necessarily a true reflection of reality. The majority of cases are settled outside of a trial, and this includes divorce cases. A more productive way to settle divorce...

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have opted to go through a collaborative divorce, you need to communicate effectively to enjoy the expected benefits. Communication is the backbone of this divorce option. Here are three tips for communicating with your spouse: Be...

People who are preparing for divorce often worry about the expenses involved. They will need to divide their assets, which will diminish their personal wealth. They will also need to pay for the divorce proceedings. There are filing fees, attorney costs and charges...

When the last of your children leave home, you might realize that you and your spouse don’t have much in common anymore. At least not enough to justify staying married. Divorcing can allow you both to spend the rest of your lives in the ways you choose, which may be...

If you are reading this, you may already know that the collaborative law process can make a divorce more amicable and less hostile than litigation. However, it is still a process with rules and guidelines all parties should follow. Inadvertent missteps taken during...

A collaborative divorce happens outside of court. It involves a couple working together with the help of third parties to reach a mutual agreement on settling the divorce. Compared to a traditional divorce that takes place in court in front of a judge, a collaborative...

Divorce does not have to be acrimonious, heavily publicised and divisive. Subject to the circumstances of the divorce, you can dissolve your marriage through a collaborative divorce and avoid unnecessary courtroom drama.  Divorce can bring out the other side of your...

Children are never to blame for a failed marriage, but many believe it is their fault. Self-blame is only one of many troubling emotional stages children of divorce may experience. Like most parents going through a divorce, you want to help your kids cope with the...

Sometimes, only the negative aspects of divorce are looked at. While it’s true that most divorce cases come with challenges, these can be overcome. Divorce is also an opportunity for both spouses to make a fresh start, and perhaps even get along better post-divorce. ...