Collaborative Law Institute Blog – Family Law Attorneys & Professionals
Divorce: Out of the Pain a Rainbow can Emerge
In my family law practice, I have seen well over 1,000 people divorce. Without a doubt, divorce is a difficult and painful process. However, I have been deeply enriched as a family law attorney by working with many spouses who have used this difficult process to set...
Divorce Readiness: Penny-Wise or Pound-Foolish?
I remember about 9 years ago when I needed to make a big life changing decision. I knew I needed to decide whether or not to leave my safe, predictable law position or go and start my own firm, practicing in a way that felt aligned with my values. But there were so...
The Best Parenting Plan is the One You Never Have To Use
When it comes to co-parenting after divorce, the best parenting plan is the one you never have to use. Creating the parenting plan is perhaps the most important part of your collaborative divorce process. But if you put the time and energy into creating a complete...
Will Playing Hardball in Divorce Get Me What I Want?
People that face divorce often describe feeling caught between two powerful motivators. On the one hand, they often feel they will need to “play hardball” in order to make sure they get the settlement they deserve. On the other hand, they know that an acrimonious...
Divorce Sounds Too Jaggedy!
As a neutral child specialist, I value the opportunity to learn from the children with whom I work, all of whom have parents who are ending or have ended their marriage or partnership. Parents add a neutral child specialist to their Collaborative team because they...
Collaborative Teams Actively Think About The Client Experience
Where should I sit? This is a common thought walking into any new room. This is especially true if you are involved in a legal discussion and emotions are high. In a memorable Collaborative Practice training I attended a couple years ago, the instructor encouraged us...
