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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3 Top Reasons That Lead to a Late-Life Divorce

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Here, Collaborative Practice San Diego considers 3 top reasons why couples split after they reach age 50 and why they’re eager to have a new lease on life. They Grow Apart Even if you once shared common interests, you may suddenly discover that you have grown apart. One of the spouses may be going through…

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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 Do We Manage Summer Vacation with Our Kids?

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When you have shared custody of your children with your co-parent, things can get overwhelming trying to make sure both of you get to enjoy summertime activities with your kids. Here are some tips that can help you keep the line of communication open with your ex-partner: Get everyone on the same page early on…

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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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CP CAL Conference Speaker Line Up Included Two Collaborative Practice San Diego Professionals

June 07, 2019 – CP CAL Conference Speaker Line Up Included Two Collaborative Practice San Diego, Professionals Excerpt: San Diego, CA — (SBWIRE) — 06/07/2019 — Meredith Lewis, CLS-F, CDFA and Shawn Skillin, Esq. co-chaired this year’s CP CAL Conference, the California statewide Conference for Collaborative Professionals. Read the full press release at: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/cp-cal-conference-speaker-line-up-included-two-collaborative-practice-san-diego-professionals-1230542.htm Download…

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How is Child Support and Spousal Support Figured?

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Are you going through a divorce?  Will you be responsible for child or spousal support?  Make sure you know the answers to your questions before you go through your divorce proceedings. Join us July 6 to learn more about child and spousal support and get answers to many of the other questions you may have.…

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