Spring Cleaning – Does That Include Your Marriage?

Mar 16, 2021

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…

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Divorce and Your Finances

Mar 3, 2021
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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…

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Collaborative Practice San Diego’s Board Choose Committee Members

Feb 24, 2021

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…

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Committee Chairs Appointed for the 2021 IACP Event

Feb 22, 2021

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…

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Don’t Let Divorce Ruin Your Life!

Feb 17, 2021

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,…

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Child Custody in a Collaborative Divorce

Feb 10, 2021

2020 was a trying year. One thing that may stood out to you the most is the need to begin the divorce process. And with that decision, your children are part of your decision to seek a marital dissolution. Your children are the best part of your marital journey, and…

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How a Financial Specialist Can Help You Through Your Divorce – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, March 6

Feb 10, 2021
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If you are going through a divorce it’s important to understand how a financial specialist can help you. Join us on March 6 to learn how important a financial specialist is to your divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.

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Divorcing in the Month of Love

Feb 5, 2021
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February is the month of love. Do you have concern about divorce process? Collaborative San Diego can help you, contact us today at (858) 472-4022 to schedule a consultation! But what if love is lost? What if instead of falling in love, or being in love, you are facing the…

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How to Manage the Stress and Anxiety of Divorce?

Jan 27, 2021

By Shawn Skillin, Esquire ShawnSkillinLaw.com Divorce is a big, huge, significant, and stressful life transition. It’s not a transition that most people plan for. Whether you asked for the divorce yourself or were surprised by a request for a divorce from your spouse there is change ahead and change produces…

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Divorce and Your Mortgage: What You Should Know – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, February 6

Jan 20, 2021

Deciding what to do with your home during your divorce can be difficult.  But, with the right help, you can make the right decisions about your family’s home.   Join us on February 6 to gain a better understanding of how divorce affects your mortgage. Learn more about our workshops and…

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