Collaborative Law Institute Blog – Family Law Attorneys & Professionals
Investing 101 – Stock Basics
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, chances are you own a couple of these financial instruments and possibly all of them in your portfolio. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone clearly explained what they are and why you should invest in them? Let’s see if we can get...
Real Women Shovel Snow (and Real Men Wash Baby Bottles)
Most couples have rather specific roles in their marriage. After all, a marriage/family is like a team and everyone needs to do their part for the household to run smoothly. It’s not uncommon for Dad to fill a more traditional role as breadwinner, snow remover, and...
Childfocused Resolutions
Here are five suggestions for how divorcing parents can provide support to their children in the new year: 1. Keep expectations realistic. Children go through a grieving process just as their parents do when the marriage ends. Their energy and focus may be...
Patience & Divorce
Having friends scattered throughout the country has shown me just how drastic divorce proceedings and turnarounds can be. My friend in Baltimore, Maryland, who was married for 5 years with no kids, had no battles over property division, and her divorce still took just...
Writing Your Own Story for 2016
With the new year comes new beginnings, and while your divorce may have you feeling like everything is spinning out of your control, let’s start 2016 with you IN control. Take some time to journal about what you want 2016 to look like for YOU. Even those ideas that...
New Years Resolutions
As 2016 begins, many of us come up with resolutions for the coming year. Some people hope to exercise more, spend more time as a family or plan a vacation. For families who have divorced, the new year often symbolizes a new beginning. It is a time to establish a new...
Consultation to Learn About Collaborative Law
Many collaborative law attorneys offer a free consult – 30-60 minutes to meet your potential new attorney and get some questions answered. The consult serves two main purposes: learn about your options and get to know your potential attorney. Until you have...
Grieving During the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all of the holiday season seen through the eyes of a child is a magical time. After all, we hear that “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” from a very young age. It’s as we age that we begin to realize just how hard the holidays are...
What Happens After Divorce?
An entry of divorce is a big step in the process. However, there is often a lot of follow-up needed to make everything final. Here are some of the things that need to be addressed post-divorce: Certified copies. You should obtain a certified copy (official) of the...
Tax Tips: Divorce and Name Changes; 5 Action Steps
Being in the tax season moment, my next few blogs will address some common tax issues and implications resulting from divorce. The first issue/implication I will write about are name changes. It is quite common for a spouse going through divorce to request a name...
