Collaborative Law Institute Blog – Family Law Attorneys & Professionals
Once Upon A Time . . .
“It’s a little girl,” my friend Rick said, his voice shaking with excitement. “Everybody’s fine!” A little later he said, “You know what the best part of this is? I didn’t hear about it. I was there for it!” It was...
Divorce and Taxes: 4 Things You Should Know
A divorce is not only an emotional event, it is a financial event. As the year ends, people often focus on tax implications of divorce. Being planful and mindful of taxes may benefit both spouses moving forward. Having a good collaborative team can help you work...
How Do I Tell My Kids About Our Divorce?
When parents think about divorce, thoughts often go to their children. How do we tell them? Will they adjust to having two homes instead of one? How will we pay their expenses? Will my ex and I be able to communicate well enough to co-parent effectively? This is...
The Story of Our Divorce–Taking the Kids to Disney World!
Recently I received an email from a former client I met through Daisy Camp. This was a welcomed experience, as I value hearing back from parents once they have had the opportunity to experience co-parenting following their divorce or break-up. This message was a day...
Amazing Race “Exes” Come in First Place as Divorce Role Models
Marie and Tim are divorced, but decided to enter CBS’s Amazing Race and spend 24 hours a day together tackling obstacles under constant stress with $1 million on the line. They ended up in 2nd place and did not win the million, but think about how wonderful it is to...
Work With Your Spouse: What We Can Learn From Nelson Mandela
“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”-Nelson Mandela If you are going through a divorce, it might feel like your spouse is the enemy and you really are at war. However, we can all learn much from...
Coping with the Holiday Blues
The holidays are centering points for families, but how do you handle the holidays when dealing with divorce, or when a broken relationship has you wondering, “How can I celebrate anything?” How can you embrace Thanksgiving, sing about “Joy to the...
Choosing a Divorce Attorney Part III
Choosing an attorney is a critical decision and not to be taken lightly. Equally if not more important is who your spouse chooses to have as their attorney. You can follow all the steps in this series of posts on choosing an attorney but if your spouse doesn’t do the...
Choosing a Divorce Attorney Part II
I recommend you research and interview several divorce attorneys. This can help you develop and clarify some of your goals and interests and help confirm the choice of process you and your spouse want to use. It’s important to keep in mind that an attorney is only one...
Do the Words “Murdoch” and “confidential” Belong in the Same Sentence?
Rupert Murdoch’s divorce from his third wife is all but final. It seems they reached a settlement agreement that presumably divides their assets and details a parenting schedule for their two children. Who did what to whom? Who is the more capable parent? What...
