Slowing Down Can Help
By Beth Ornstein The divorce process is a unique experience for each person. Sometimes both spouses are emotionally done with the marriage and want to move forward even though they are sad that the relationship did not work out for them. However, sometimes this is true for one spouse while the other is going through […]
Choosing a Collaborative Attorney
In a Collaborative Divorce, both parties and their attorneys commit to resolving disputes without going to court. The process requires open communication, transparency, and discussion with the aim of reaching a settlement that considers both parties’ needs and goals. Understanding this framework will help you select a Collaborative attorney aligned with these principles. Here’s how […]
What If Your Financial Future Looks Much Different Than Your Soon To Be Ex-spouse’s Future?
By Patrick Janssen Perhaps the more appropriate question might be not “what if” but “there exists” a difference between my projected financial future and what my ex-spouse can expect. Divorce will almost always reshape one’s financial picture as living expenses tend to double yet income will remain the same at least in the short run. […]
An Easier Way To Go Through a Divorce
By Scott Britan As a licensed therapist I have heard many divorce stories. One thing I can tell you is that it is never easy. Whether you have been married for many years or only for several months, the process of ending a marriage can be, and often is, heartbreaking. Many people find it helpful […]
A Goal-Focused Approach To Divorce Is Important
By Beth Brown-Ornstein Deciding to get divorced and then going through the process is emotionally draining. Trying to focus on what’s important while dealing with the details in addition to carrying on with daily life can be challenging. While the divorce experience will almost always be challenging, the Collaborative Divorce process is designed to make […]
Why a Financial Plan Should Be Part of Your Divorce Process
By Patrick Janssen If you have worked with a financial advisor during your marriage, chances are you have a financial plan in place that aligns your investment strategy with your life and retirement goals. Operating an investment strategy without a financial plan can often lead to unnecessary investment risk or a growth rate that impedes […]
The Crucial Role of Neutrality in Choosing a Real Estate Agent Who Specializes in Divorce
By Sheri Brown Going through a divorce is undeniably one of life’s most challenging experiences, especially when it involves the division of assets, such as real estate. In such delicate circumstances, the importance of choosing a real estate agent specializing in divorce, who maintains strict neutrality, cannot be overstated. Understanding the Unique Needs: Divorce often […]
Common Questions of the Person Not Wanting to Divorce
By Jeannine Lee The parent who is surprised by divorce, whom I will call the Heartbroken, will have similar questions to those posed in this blog article [Common Questions of the Person Who Wants to Divorce] about the person who wants the divorce, but the difference is that the answers will have to be discovered […]
Surviving Survival Mode – Part Three
By Jeannine Lee Coping Strategies While we are in a survival state we resort to behaviors that have worked in the past, often behaviors learned in childhood. We hang on to them because we don’t know what else to do. These become our coping strategies. Some are good and healthy like going to the gym […]
Surviving Survival Mode – Part Two
This article contains adapted excerpts from Beyond Divorce—Stop the Pain, Rekindle Your Happiness, and Put Purpose Back in Your Life, by Jeannine Lee. Reprinted with permission. Learn more about the book here. [https://jeanninelee.com/my-book/] Suggestions For Surviving Laurence Gonzales, in his book Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why studied the thoughts and behaviors common to wilderness […]
