Should You Use Social Media During a Divorce

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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…

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Tips on How to Deal with the Stress of Divorce

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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…

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Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic with Your Soon-To-Be Ex-Spouse – How?

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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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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

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For children to succeed at school, they need consistency, transparency and congruency throughout the year. The collaborative divorce process can help you and your spouse address school issues before they arise and develop a co-parenting plan to help. It’s best to have a “who, what, when and where” age-appropriate discussion about school schedules with your…

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The Emotional Stages of Divorce

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Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster!  The stages of emotions for you and your family can be overwhelming at times. The emotional stages felt during a divorce are very similar to those felt when a loved one passes. Here are the 5 stages of emotions that are experienced during and after…

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How to Co-Parent with Your Ex

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You and your spouse have just started talking about moving forward with a divorce, and it has gotten off to a rough start. It’s hard to know how to begin the separation process. And when children are involved, it is even harder. The Collaborative Divorce process is an alternative dispute resolution method that can assist…

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Five Unique Challenges of a “Gray Divorce”

If you are over the age of 55 and have decided that it’s time to finally end our marriage, you are not alone. In fact, you are part of the gray divorce boom. Even as divorce rates across the United States decline, your age group is bucking the trend. Baby boomers are now divorcing at…

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Retirement & Divorce: What You Need to Know

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The stress levels experienced during a marital separation can seem relentless at times. There are so many different things to remember during your divorce process. One of the most important financial concerns is, how will my divorce change the future of my retirement? Did you know that your social security retirement and disability benefits may…

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