Divorce
Divorcing in the Month of Love
February is the month of love. Do you have concern about divorce process? Collaborative San Diego can help you, contact us today at (858) 472-4022 to schedule a consultation! But what if love is lost? What if instead of falling in love, or being in love, you are facing the end of love or the…
Read MoreHow to Manage the Stress and Anxiety of Divorce?
By Shawn Skillin, Esquire ShawnSkillinLaw.com Divorce is a big, huge, significant, and stressful life transition. It’s not a transition that most people plan for. Whether you asked for the divorce yourself or were surprised by a request for a divorce from your spouse there is change ahead and change produces stress and anxiety. You may…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Your Mortgage When You Divorce?
The divorce process has so many moving and evolving parts. Our clients are often not only concerned with how their family will be emotionally impacted, but they are also interested in learning how their financial landscape will change, especially their home mortgage. One of the first financial questions we get asked is how their mortgage…
Read MoreWho Gets the Kids for Holiday Vacation?
When you are in the middle of getting divorced and have kids, if you are not careful, they can have a stressful holiday vacation. It is not healthy for a child to be thrust into the middle of a divorce and forced to pick sides or choose who they stay with during the Thanksgiving and…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Emotional Triggers After Remarriage?
There is no doubt that divorce can be a hurricane of emotions – even after your divorce has been finalized and you are remarried – but recognizing your emotional triggers and working through them can help your current marriage. Dealing with your emotional triggers is not an easy path to go down. But if you…
Read MoreChild Custody and Moving During a Collaborative Divorce
Divorce court proceedings have been put in a queue in many counties in California with no clear definition of when in-person courtroom appearances will happen again. Many court proceedings are being conducted on video platforms. With hearings not being scheduled for months. But, if you utilize the collaborative divorce process, you do not have to…
Read MoreShould You Use Social Media During a Divorce
Today, with the extensive use of smartphones and social media, we want to “share” with our virtual friends and family how we live out our lives – the “good” and the “bad” through our social media status updates, tweets and pics. The goal of the collaborative divorce process is to find a way to work…
Read MoreTips on How to Deal with the Stress of Divorce
A divorce is often a life-altering experience for all involved. The scars that come from a separation can last a lifetime and even flow into the next generation. Add in COVID-19, the protests, and the stress can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, the court system tends to exacerbate the animosity between the parties involved. It fosters a…
Read MoreWhat Are the benefits of a Financial Neutral in a Collaborative Divorce? – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, June 6
Splitting up your assets in a divorce can be challenging. However, a financial neutral can make the process easier. Join us on June 6 to learn more about the benefits of a financial neutral in a collaborative divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreSurviving the COVID-19 Pandemic with Your Soon-To-Be Ex-Spouse – How?
In this blog article recently posted to my website, I make suggestions for making the most of a difficult situation; living with your soon to be ex-spouse. Difficult situations are often made better by knowing you can take steps to move forward and seek a resolution. With the COVID-19 Pandemic, stay-at-home orders in effect and…
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