Posts Tagged ‘collaboartive divorce’
Gray divorces and the family: Divorce hurts children of all ages, even when they’re grown
by Constance Ahrons, Ph.D, CFLGSD member Are you contemplating divorce after being married 20 years or more? You aren’t alone. In fact, you are part of what some call the gray divorce revolution. When Al and Tipper Gore announced their divorce, after what appeared to be a long and loving marriage, it shook our beliefs…
Read MoreDon’t Let a Gray Divorce Put You In The Red Financially
The issues surrounding a “Grey Divorce” – divorcing in your 50s, 60s, or later years – present many of the same issues that occur when divorcing at earlier ages. However, the fact the divorce is happening later in life can present unique financial…
Read MoreA divorce lawyer’s 7 Valentine’s Day tips for a happy marriage
Other than Cupid, there’s no one better qualified to give advice on love and marriage than a divorce attorney. After being involved in hundreds of divorce proceedings, there are certain failings in common that might not seem so obvious. Sure, there is infidelity, and there is abuse. But many marriages end for reasons that are…
Read MoreLove and Real Estate with CFLGSD attorney Shawn Weber on “The Real Estate Radio Hour”
Attorney Shawn Weber discussed collaborative divorce, mediation, deferring sale of the family residence, and the phenomenon called “nesting” during his Valentine’s Day appearance on the Real Estate Radio Hour on San Diego AM 1700 ESPN Radio. Shawn has become the show’s resident expert on “Love and Real Estate.” It’s a perfect topic for February and…
Read MoreLove and Real Estate: Radio Interview featuring attorney Shawn Weber
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Attorney and CFLG San Diego member Shawn Weber joins hosts David McElveen and Ryan White on ESPN 1700 AM Radio for an interview on “The Real Estate Radio Hour” on January 24, 2013. Weber talks about his new guide answering common questions about real estate ownership for people changing…
Read MoreWhy Collaborative Divorce is a Better Option for Parents and Their Children
By Debra N. Caligiuri, attorney and mediator, CFLG San Diego Member January is International Child Centered Divorce Month – a whole month dedicated to alerting parents about the effects of divorce on children and teaching them how to prevent emotional and psychological damage to children during and after a divorce. One of the named promoters of…
Read MoreAdvice on How To Tell Kids About Divorce
In this post from the blog PsychCentral.com, author Suzanne Phillips, Psy.D, ABPP, offers advice not just on what to say, but how to say it. Phillips also points out that children will watch what you do and how you act even more closely. Read Phillips’ advice here. From your experience, has she got it right?
Read MoreFiscal Cliff Divorce Planning
With the fiscal cliff seemingly looming as a reality, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA of Pacific Divorce Management has advice on financial planning strategies if your divorce settlement could be affected by this situation. Read more here and talk to legal and financial professionals such as the team at CFLG San Diego if you need to…
Read MoreSesame Street and collaborative divorce
The much beloved and admired children’s TV series “Sesame Street” discussed the topic of divorce for the very first time in the show’s history this week. Producers tried putting a segment together in 1992, but when they tested it with children it didn’t go over so well. Armed with new research and a different approach,…
Read MoreThe first family Christmas post-divorce
The first family Christmas after a divorce can be daunting for anyone. Read here how newly divorced mom Heidi Stevens handled the situation with a promise for a pink Christmas tree. Do you have tips to share about navigating that first holiday – or birthday, summer vacation, or school play – after parents get divorced?
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