Though co-parenting can be difficult, with the right tips you can help your children through the difficult times of divorce. For co-parenting tips join us September 7. Get answers to these questions and many more. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster! The stages of emotions for you and your family can be overwhelming at times. The emotional stages felt during a divorce are very similar to those felt when a loved one passes. Here are the 5 stages of emotions that are experienced during and after the divorce process: Denial This phase is hardest on the person who did not initiate the separation Anger The blame game occurs Bargaining Experiencing uncertainty and remorse about the process commonly occurs during this phase Depression This stage can be crippling and last for awhile…
Read More →Liz’s Background Liz Brown started out as a family law attorney / litigator. She witnessed the success rate of the collaborative process via her law partner, Michele Lowenstein. So in her 11th year with the firm, she pursued extensive collaborative training just as Michele had done. Liz has been able to provide even more innovative solutions for her clients since her first training in 2015. She is now sharing her expertise in out-of-court resolution with Cage & Miles, LLP as Lead Counsel, Mediator and Collaborative Attorney. Collaborative Process With the collaborative process, there are always challenges due to the different…
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Going through the emotional aspect of divorce can be difficult. With the help of a collaborative team you will be able to go through your divorce in a peaceful, respectful manner. To learn more about a collaborative divorce and to find out if it’s the right option for you, join us August 3 for our monthly Divorce Options Workshop. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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When you have shared custody of your children with your co-parent, things can get overwhelming trying to make sure both of you get to enjoy summertime activities with your kids. Here are some tips that can help you keep the line of communication open with your ex-partner: Get everyone on the same page early on by getting everyone’s input and expectations – especially your children Realize that transition times often cause anxiety for kids no matter how old or young they are Remember to have patience and pick your battles Avoid last minute changes if at all possible Follow the…
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You and your spouse have just started talking about moving forward with a divorce, and it has gotten off to a rough start. It’s hard to know how to begin the separation process. And when children are involved, it is even harder. The Collaborative Divorce process is an alternative dispute resolution method that can assist you in helping to maintain your family unit while staying away from court litigation and work thru the issues of co-parenting. It helps divorce be respectful, peaceful – and keeps you out of court. Here are some tips that can help: Develop a communication plan…
Read More →June 07, 2019 – CP CAL Conference Speaker Line Up Included Two Collaborative Practice San Diego, Professionals Excerpt: San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 06/07/2019 — Meredith Lewis, CLS-F, CDFA and Shawn Skillin, Esq. co-chaired this year’s CP CAL Conference, the California statewide Conference for Collaborative Professionals. Read the full press release at: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/cp-cal-conference-speaker-line-up-included-two-collaborative-practice-san-diego-professionals-1230542.htm Download PDF: Click HERE
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Are you going through a divorce? Will you be responsible for child or spousal support? Make sure you know the answers to your questions before you go through your divorce proceedings. Join us July 6 to learn more about child and spousal support and get answers to many of the other questions you may have. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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The stress levels experienced during a marital separation can seem relentless at times. There are so many different things to remember during your divorce process. One of the most important financial concerns is, how will my divorce change the future of my retirement? Did you know that your social security retirement and disability benefits may change depending on how long you were married and how old you or your ex-spouse are? Your spouse could receive a part of your retirement and disability benefits as part of their spousal support. On the other hand you may have additional benefits from being…
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