Frequently we see that our clients’ children struggle with emotions when trying to process their parents’ divorce. This struggle may show up as emotional withdrawal, unwanted behavior or a regression in previously mastered skills. Children may struggle with the thought that their living arrangement is changing, the need to attend a new school, the thought that they have to “pick” a side or just the uncertainty of everything. When these red flags appear, it’s important for parents to consider child therapy during and perhaps after the divorce process. Parents can also consider using a child specialist as part of the…
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By Rebecca Medina Most often when a couple decides to tie the knot and get married, their To-Do lists can become overwhelmingly long, and multitasking becomes an art within itself. I often find that many couples forget about one crucial step – drawing up a Pre-nuptial Agreement. While a traditional pre-nuptial process usually brings to the table a great deal of adversarial back and forth, a collaborative mediated prenup does just the opposite. The process brings the couple together because their needs are brought to the forefront, unlike traditional prenups that often only consider one client’s position. Here are a…
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The IRS keeps us busy learning all the new tax laws that have been enacted over the years, and with these changes, it makes it hard to know what can and cannot be deducted from your 2021 tax return. We like to share with our clients a few line items that may be deducted from their tax returns, but there are some things to keep in mind. Here are a few of them: To change your filing status for 2021, your divorce needed to be finalized by December 31, 2021 If you are not legally divorced at the end of…
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Divorce can affect many things in your life. But does it affect your Social Security? Join us on April 2 to learn about how your divorce affects your Social Security and other financial aspects of your life. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Divorce is never easy. It’s filled with twists and turns that you usually don’t see coming. But when you use a non-adversarial approach, such as the collaborative divorce process, you both will work with a team of professionals that can help guide both of you and help you sort out your tax filing needs. One of the professionals on the team will be a neutral financial professional. This expert will not only be there to guide you and your spouse through your financial landscape but also help you see how your tax profile will change. This is extremely valuable when…
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During a divorce, there is so much more to think about when you have children. One of the most important things to discuss is how you and your co-parent will raise your children. What you think is the right path forward may differ significantly from what your soon to be former spouse believes. But, when you use the collaborative divorce process, both of you and your children will be supported by divorce coaches, mental health experts and child specialists. We are often asked by our clients if we have any tips on how they can effectively co-parent. Here are a…
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It’s important for your child that you and your ex learn to effectively co-parent. Join us on March 5 to learn how co-parenting can help you and your child through divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Your finances play a big role in your divorce. Make sure you understand what you will need for your divorce and why. Join us on February 5 to learn how a Financial Specialist can help you. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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When you are starting to go down the path of divorce, there are many things to keep in mind, especially when you have children. No matter your children’s current age, you and your partner should plan for their future. One never knows if their future will include college or beyond. When you are paying child support, your payments can be spent on any educational needs – private schools, extra-curricular activities, or support needs such as computers, etc. But when your child enters college or graduate school where tuition is required, California law does not require parents to pay for college…
Read More →After our enforced two-year COVID-19 separation, we could finally gather safely and learn once again at the 22nd Annual IACP FORUM 2021, Lighting the Way Together Whether joining us virtually or face-to-face in San Diego the world’s largest gathering of Collaborative and family dispute resolution professionals, forum participants played an influential part in shaping the legacy of Collaborative Practice. This year’s Forum was headlined by keynote speaker, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She graciously joined us live via Zoom from South Africa. Her presentation was fascinating, uplifting, and encouraging for all attendees. In her plenary talk…
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