Valentine’s Day is an occasion to experience and share love. But what if you’re thinking about divorce, in the middle of divorce, or recently divorced? What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? You might be uncertain of how you feel and that’s OK. It might be just another day, memories – good or bad – might arise, or it might be a reminder of the loss you have experienced. Sometimes these moments in our life mean you need to reflect on the past and the love you shared. Feel free to grieve and honor those feelings of loss and sadness.…
Read More →By Lynn Waldman and Shawn Skillin Many clients ask us if they have to leave or sell their home when they get a divorce. The answer is not always clear! It’s complicated, so there are many factors that we consider when we are advising our clients how to handle the family home. Here are a few questions and thoughts we like to share with our clients: ALWAYS make sure that you and your children are safe! If there is an issue with domestic violence, you may need to move out of the house for the safety of you and your children.…
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When going through a divorce there are many questions that may come up regarding alimony. What determines your alimony payment? My friend gets _____ for support, why isn’t mine that much? How long must alimony be paid? Find out the answers to these questions and more when you join us for our next Divorce Options Workshop, February 2. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 2, at 9 a.m.
Read More →San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 11/20/2018 – The three-hour program is for families with and without children, formally married or not, and same gender and opposite genders couples. Attorneys with the CFLGSD will explain the divorce process and what to expect along the way. Read full post here
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If you are thinking about divorce and have questions regarding how to tell your spouse, please join us for our next Divorce Options Workshop, January 5. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 5, at 9 a.m.
Read More →Your heart knows it is time. Your brain knows it is time. But you have been unable to share with your spouse that you want a divorce. Here are some suggestions we share with our clients to help facilitate this problematic conversation: Be 100% sure you want a divorce! Don’t start this conversation if you have any doubts or are unsure Words once said, leave an imprint on the heart and mind Speak with a professional first A Collaborative Divorce professional can be invaluable in guiding you on this topic Play out the conversation beforehand How will your spouse react?…
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Going through a divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved. That’s why it’s important to get the professional help necessary. Get answers to your questions, learn how to talk to your children about your divorce, next steps and much more when you join us for our Divorce Options Workshop, December 1. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 1, at 9 a.m.
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Using divorce mediation permits couples to settle their differences instead of fighting like kids while avoiding litigation in a court of law. There are several benefits to divorce mediation. Below we list a few: Peaceful: Just because the couple makes a decision to dissolve a marriage does not mean the divorce must become a battlefield. Divorce mediators assist both parties in attacking issues, not one another – concentrating on respectful discussions and finding solutions and agreements benefitting both spouses, as well as their family. Equitable and Fair: While no one usually feels divorce is “fair”. Settlement terms are negotiated and…
Read More →Experts note stress levels experienced during a divorce are equal to experiencing other significant losses, such as a death in the family. It is, after all, the loss of a marriage. A marriage that once had a vision of a future that had hopes and dreams. It is an uncomfortable time, full of anxiety. Anxiety over the unknown. Where will I live? Will I have enough money? Will I have to go back to work? Will the children be ok? Will I be alone for the rest of my life? Will I ever be loved again? Anxiety affects both the…
Read More →When you come to a place with your spouse where love no longer exists, it’s time to begin considering dissolving your relationship. Here are some questions we like to ask our clients when we first meet with them: Do you feel like all the love, care and affection your spouse showed in the past is now completely gone? Do you see love re-entering your relationship with your significant other in the future? Are you willing to take the first step to bring love back to your marriage? Are you willing to show kindness first, then work on the more significant…
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