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Why collaborating on child custody is healthier for your children

Now that you and your spouse have decided that it is time to divorce, you may be hoping to feel calmer. The children are acting out at home and in school. They are feeling the stress of the coming divorce and they may be grieving as well. You may be hurting, but your...

3 common misconceptions about collaborative divorce

The decision to obtain a divorce is rarely one that is taken lightly. Not only can the divorce process be stressful, but the end results can also significantly impact the lives of each spouse, as well as children if they are present. Additionally, divorce can have...

What you need to know about child custody in Iowa

Following a divorce, parents can agree to a custody agreement. In that case, they may request the court to enter an order that enforces such an agreement. However, if the parents cannot find common ground regarding the custody of their children, the court will focus...

Why you may need a certified divorce financial analyst

Divorce can impact a person's future in countless ways, including financially. For Iowa residents who have made the hard decision to split up with their spouse, protecting their financial future often means working with a CDFA. What is a CDFA? A certified divorce...

Crafting a co-parenting plan all of you can agree on

In addition to all the other details you need to settle when you get divorced in Iowa, developing a co-parenting arrangement that you, your former spouse and the children can stick to, maybe for years to come, is challenging.  Everyone has their own competing...

4 common obstacles to overcome in an Iowa divorce 

A divorce is an event that can have life-changing consequences. Many of the changes can be positive, but it is perfectly natural to have reservations about your future.  Knowing what roadblocks could occur during your divorce may help you manage your expectations....

What can a parenting coordinator do for your family?

Many co-parents who share custody of their children after divorce let their feelings of animosity towards one another get in the way of adhering to their custody agreement and parenting plan. This can cause serious emotional and even physical health issues for their...

How divorce impacts retirement accounts

Thousands of Iowa residents divorce every year. One of the biggest issues in any split is the division of assets. For most couples, after their primary residence, their retirement accounts are their largest asset. Dividing these can be complicated. The type of...

Collaborative divorce and mediation can help protect your privacy

Litigated divorces can often be embarrassing for both spouses. Trying to secure a certain custody outcome or influence property division may require spouses to discuss the worst things that happened during their marriages. Infidelity, drug use and compulsive shopping...

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