When you find yourself going through a divorce, you are busy dealing with your emotional well-being. However, it’s also imperative not to overlook your children’s emotional well-being, no matter their age. When you choose to utilize the collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse will have a child mental health specialist available to you who is versed in helping with the mental health issues that may arise with children of all ages, including adult children. This divorce process values the family unit long after the divorce has been finalized. When we work with our clients in dealing with their children’s…
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Going through a divorce is a difficult transition. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Join us on May 1 to find out what you can do to get through your divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Getting a divorce is stressful both emotionally and financially. There is no doubt about it! There are so many “plates” to keep spinning at the same time, but did you know when you use a collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse are surrounded by a team of experts that are willing to help you keep your “plates” spinning, with an end goal of a peaceful marital resolution. When you choose the collaborative divorce process, the main goal is to divorce in a way that keeps the family unit intact and staying out of court while avoiding litigation, which can…
Read More →What an honor it was for Leslie Ryland’s firm, Schaffer Family Law Group, to recently be featured on the cover of the San Diego Discover Magazine. In the article, the firm’s founder Sarah Schaffer spoke in detail about California family law’s myriad aspects and issues. She discussed creating her firm in 2011 and earning her State Bar certification as a Family Law Specialist. Becoming a Certified Family Law Specialist requires many years of family law experience as well as ongoing educational requirements and peer reviews. Currently, Schaffer Family Law Group has four attorneys, and one of them is Leslie Ryland,…
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Going through a divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. With professional help, you will be able to help your kids through your divorce. Join us on April 3 to learn tips on how you can help your children through your divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read More →By: Shawn D. Skillin, Collaborative Family Law Attorney and Mediator After 24 years as a Divorce Attorney, I have noticed some patterns emerge in my practice. They have evolved a little over the years as we’ve trudged through recessions and a pandemic. But the current trend seems to hold. Spring and Divorce go hand in hand. This pattern was found to be consistent in the analysis of court records in a study by the University of Washington. Divorce filings increase in March and August. The question is why? The Holidays: Most families try to avoid break-ups during the winter holiday…
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Divorce is often the biggest financial transaction of your life. What to do with the house? How to divide retirement accounts? What about college? How to pay the bills? Divorce often results in a decreased standard of living for everyone involved, at least for the short term. In addition, you are making these decisions under stress, which can mean that you are not thinking as clearly as usual. What is a person to do? Here are Five Tips for Dealing With Finances in a Divorce: 1- Gather Information. Figure out what you have. Download statements for bank accounts, credit cards,…
Read More →On January 27th, Collaborative Practice San Diego held its first Board meeting of 2021 to plan for the coming months. There is no doubt that 2020 challenged all of us in ways we never thought was possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to say that we made it through and made it through by successfully helping clients through mediation and the practice of collaborative divorce, as well as providing them monthly Divorce Options Workshops™ to help answer their questions and learn more about their options for a divorce. While the pandemic put many things on hold and…
Read More →On January 27th, Collaborative Practice San Diego held its first Board meeting of 2021 to plan for the coming months. There is no doubt that 2020 challenged all of us in ways we never thought was possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to say that we made it through and made it through by successfully helping clients through mediation and the practice of collaborative divorce, as well as providing them monthly Divorce Options Workshops™ to help answer their questions and learn more about their options for a divorce. While the pandemic put many things on hold and…
Read More →By Shawn D. Skillin, Esq. Lynn Waldman, LCSW, Counselor and Divorce Coach recently published a Blog entitled “Is Divorce Ruining Your Life.” In my experience as a Divorce Attorney, this is a sentiment frequently expressed by clients, even the ones that want the divorce to begin with. In her blog, Lynn reminds us that divorcing spouses are not really “starting over” and there are many aspects of their lives they still have control over. In addition, when you are facing a divorce you have choices about how you go about getting that divorce. Not every divorce has to be mean…
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