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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 MoreTips on Divorcing with Children – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, August 3
Are children involved in your divorce? Get tips on how to help them through when you join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on August 3. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreMUELLER v. MUELLER (2024): The Case of the Unenforceable Confidentiality Clause in Collaborative Law
By Shawn Weber Are Collaborative Law confidentiality agreements enforceable? Should Collaborative Practitioners everywhere panic? Discover the latest insights from the California Court of Appeal’s decision in Mueller v. Mueller (2024). This case underscores the complexities of enforcing confidentiality clauses in Collaborative Law agreements during divorce proceedings. Learn about the differences between mediation confidentiality and collaborative…
Read MoreWhy Mediation Works – Save Your Time, Money & Focus On The Future
Divorce is an anxiety-provoking process. There are many unknowns and the prospect of going to court and talking about your personal issues and finances is often terrifying for most people. However, you do not have to go to court to get divorced in California. In fact, many couples never set foot in court. With Collaborative…
Read More10 Most Common Questions in Divorce and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know
#1 Where do I start? Anyone who is contemplating divorce or who has been asked for a divorce, is usually overwhelmed. How do you wrap up a marriage? How do you take a family apart? Where will I live? Will I have enough money? How will the kids cope? Will I ever love again? Am…
Read MoreBill and Melinda Gates’ Divorce: Long-Term Marriage and Business Interests
Intro by Shawn Skillin, Esq. If you are considering divorce and have been married for more than 10 years (a long-term marriage in California) or have business interests that you are concerned about. This blog from Cage & Miles addresses “permanent” spousal support and the division of a business in the context of the Bill…
Read MoreSchaffer Family Law Group Featured on in San Diego Discover Magazine
What an honor it was for Leslie Ryland’s firm, Schaffer Family Law Group, to recently be featured on the cover of the San Diego Discover Magazine. In the article, the firm’s founder Sarah Schaffer spoke in detail about California family law’s myriad aspects and issues. She discussed creating her firm in 2011 and earning her…
Read MoreDivorcing 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 MoreDivorce and Your Mortgage: What You Should Know – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, February 6
Deciding what to do with your home during your divorce can be difficult. But, with the right help, you can make the right decisions about your family’s home. Join us on February 6 to gain a better understanding of how divorce affects your mortgage. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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