Collaborative Divorce
What 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…
Read MoreHow to Start Over After Divorce
Life after divorce may initially feel like an ending, but it’s also a powerful opportunity to start over. If you’re navigating this new chapter, consider taking these steps to rediscover your strength and embrace this new chapter in your book of life. Discovering what brings you joy and helps you take the following steps in…
Read MoreTips for a Successful Collaborative Divorce
If you are seeking a divorce, the collaborative approach can significantly reduce stress and foster a more amicable resolution. Unlike court-litigated divorces, where decisions are imposed by a judge and your marriage is put into a win-lose battle, collaborative divorce empowers you and your partner to make decisions together, ensuring both of your needs are…
Read MoreHow to Start Over After Divorce
Life after divorce may initially feel like an ending, but it’s also a powerful opportunity to start over. If you’re navigating this new chapter, consider taking these steps to rediscover your strength and embrace this new chapter in your book of life. Discovering what brings you joy and helps you take the following steps in…
Read MoreHow to Start Over After Divorce – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, January 6
Starting over after a divorce can be difficult. But, with the right tips you can get started on the right track. Get tips at the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on January 6. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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