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 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 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 MoreHow to Help Your Kids Through Your Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce can be especially challenging for kids during the holidays. As you navigate this difficult time, it is important to prioritize your kid’s emotional well-being during and after the holidays. Here are some suggestions our clients have found helpful during the holiday season. When you can listen to your kids without judgment and allow them…
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 MoreHow to Help Your Kids Through Your Divorce During the Holidays – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, October 5
The holidays are around the corner and your kids are wondering who they are going to spend it with, what will happen to all their traditions, and much more. Find out how you can help your children through your divorce when you join the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on October 5. Learn more about our…
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 Financially Recover After Divorce
Going through a divorce is challenging, both emotionally and financially. As collaborative divorce professionals, we have seen how this process can be smoother and more amicable than a court-litigated divorce. The key is working with a neutral financial mediator to divide assets, review your financial portfolio and suggest your options for the future. Being honest…
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