Collaborative Divorce
10 Things You Must Know to Make Your Divorce Less Expensive!
By Karen Kaseno, CPA / ABV The following 10 things can make your divorce less expensive! 1. Provide documents to your attorney or forensic accountant/valuator when asked in a complete and organized manner. Piecemeal productions will be more time-consuming and more expensive. Do your best to gather a complete set of documents in an organized…
Read MoreShould You Ask for a Divorce in the New Year?
The holiday season brings reflection, and you might be considering whether to start your divorce journey especially in the very beginning. This timing decision is deeply personal, but understanding your options can help you make the best choice for you and your family. Before having the conversation with your spouse, take time to explore your…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Trust My Spouse to Be Transparent with Finances? Is Collaborative Practice a Good Option for Me? Part 3
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F Read Part 1 and Part 2 Real-Life Scenario: How Collaborative Financial Disclosure Works Consider a hypothetical couple: John and Jane. John manages most of the family’s finances. Jane has a rough idea of their budget but isn’t fully aware of all investments and accounts. As they head toward divorce, Jane worries…
Read MoreWhat is the Importance of a Forensic Accountant?
Understanding your complete financial picture can feel overwhelming when you are going through a divorce. This is where a forensic accountant becomes your valuable ally, especially in a collaborative divorce process. Their expertise can help you and your spouse work together to reach fair financial solutions without the stress and cost of litigated court battles.…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Trust My Spouse to Be Transparent with Finances? Is Collaborative Practice a Good Option for Me? Part 2
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F Read Part 1 HERE Structured Information Gathering and Disclosure Protocols Collaborative Practice doesn’t just rely on people willingly sharing financial data to ensure financial transparency. (People tend to share more in Collaborative Practice than in traditional litigation.) Instead, the Collaborative team will insist on structured protocols for disclosure. These protocols typically…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Trust My Spouse to Be Transparent with Finances? Is Collaborative Practice a Good Option for Me? Part 1
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F Introduction Divorce is inherently challenging—especially when finances are involved. Questions about money often spark the most anxiety as they cut to the core of people’s futures. Collaborative Practice (also known as Collaborative Divorce) can be a great option if you don’t quite trust your spouse to tell the truth about money.…
Read MoreFinances and Divorce: What You Should Know
How you approach your divorce separation can significantly affect your financial stability and overall well-being. Collaborative Divorce offers a compassionate alternative that protects you and your partner’s financial interests. Joint accounts require careful management during divorce proceedings. Work collaboratively to close shared accounts and establish individual financial accounts under your name only. Be strategic about…
Read MoreWhy I Believe In Collaborative Divorce
By Scott Levin I was collaboratively trained in 2013 after I heard about it while I was in a training session in LA for mediation and a couple of people were talking about it. The experience I had training for collaborative was interesting and there were a lot of people at the training. During the…
Read MoreCan You Refinance Your Home After Divorce?
Divorce can raise a lot of questions, especially when it comes to your home. One of the big ones is: Can you refinance your home after a divorce? The answer is yes, but there are a few essential things to remember. Refinancing is often necessary if one spouse is planning to keep the house. It…
Read MoreTips for Divorcing with Children
Divorcing with children is always challenging, regardless of their age. However, there are ways to make the process easier for everyone involved. As collaborative divorce professionals, we’ve seen how a cooperative approach can significantly improve family outcomes in the long term. The key is keeping your children’s well-being at the center of every decision and…
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