While recovering from a divorce can be challenging, there are steps you can take to help you through. Join us on August 1 to learn tips on how to help you recover from divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Going through a divorce is hard enough but when you add a pandemic it can make it extremely difficult. Though the pandemic has stopped many things, there are ways that you can continue with your divorce. Join us on July 11 to learn how you can continue with your divorce during a pandemic. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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A divorce is often a life-altering experience for all involved. The scars that come from a separation can last a lifetime and even flow into the next generation. Add in COVID-19, the protests, and the stress can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, the court system tends to exacerbate the animosity between the parties involved. It fosters a you against me mentality. If you’ve decided to separate or divorce, utilizing the collaborative divorce process can significantly minimize the collateral damage, allow you to be in control, stay out of court and keep your sanity. During this process, a team of experts work together…
Read More →Shawn D Skillin Keynote Speaker and President of Collaborative Practice San Diego Spoke on Conflict Resolution in High Stress Situations. Excerpt:San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 06/04/2020 — San Diego family law attorney Shawn Skillin was recently elected president of the Collaborative Practice California, a state association of people involved in the divorce process. Read the full press release HERE Download PDF: Click HERE
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Splitting up your assets in a divorce can be challenging. However, a financial neutral can make the process easier. Join us on June 6 to learn more about the benefits of a financial neutral in a collaborative divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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In this blog article recently posted to my website, I make suggestions for making the most of a difficult situation; living with your soon to be ex-spouse. Difficult situations are often made better by knowing you can take steps to move forward and seek a resolution. With the COVID-19 Pandemic, stay-at-home orders in effect and recent court closures, we are faced with this surreal powerlessness in life, and feel stuck. Most of us are not used to that feeling. The Collaborative divorce process empowers folks to seek resolution, to keep moving forward, even in the face of closures, and this…
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Here, Collaborative Practice San Diego considers 3 top reasons why couples split after they reach age 50 and why they’re eager to have a new lease on life. They Grow Apart Even if you once shared common interests, you may suddenly discover that you have grown apart. One of the spouses may be going through some transformations or evolving in numerous ways, while the other spouse may stay in a place where she or he feels at ease. The children have often left home and if the children were a couples common thread, that connection is also lost. Partners may…
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Have you ever wondered about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements and what they actually are? You might’ve wondered whether you even need a prenuptial agreement. Or, you might be giving consideration to starting up a business and wondered if you require a postnuptial agreement to protect your property and spouse? It is nearing the end of the year. This means spring weddings are around the corner. Also, it means several businesses are getting prepared to finalize paperwork to start businesses in the new year. It is a good time to look at prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Therefore, what is involved? Prenup…
Read More →August 09, 2019 – Collaborative Practice San Diego Member, Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Esq., Was Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Professional Family Mediators Excerpt: San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 08/09/2019 — Collaborative Practice San Diego is an association of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice and promote Collaborative processes for problem solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues. Read the full press release at: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/collaborative-practice-san-diego-member-forrest-woody-mosten-esq-was-honored-with-a-lifetime-achievement-award-from-the-academy-of-professional-family-mediators-1254845.htm Download PDF: Click HERE
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For children to succeed at school, they need consistency, transparency and congruency throughout the year. The collaborative divorce process can help you and your spouse address school issues before they arise and develop a co-parenting plan to help. It’s best to have a “who, what, when and where” age-appropriate discussion about school schedules with your children. Having these types of conversations, with both parents present, helps to ground your child and put forth a united parental front. Setting up both of your homes in a similar way when possible can help transitions occur more easily. Having the same school supplies…
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