The Compelling Case for Collaborative Divorce
In the realm of family law, the adversarial approach to divorce often takes a toll on emotional well-being and financial stability. Collaborative Divorce, however, stands as a refreshing alternative, placing paramount importance on cooperation, communication, and constructive resolutions. In this blog, we explore the compelling reasons why collaborative divorce is a transformative and empathetic choice […]
Practice Tip – Preserving Relationships with Grace and Thanks
As the Holiday season is approaching, I always get out my To Do and my Gifts to Buy lists. As you may likewise do, I separate my Personal Friends and Family List from my Business List. For my business gifts, I try to come up with something different than the box of sausage and cheese […]
What’s Going On In the Collaborative Community
December 2023 5th Noon -1:00 pm CDT Lunch and Learn Speaker: David Brunson, Topic: The Psychology of Money and the Collaborative Divorce Process (Zoom) 7th -8th Collaborative Law Institute’s Collaborative Law Annual Forum St Paul, Minnesota January 2024 10th Noon – 1:00 pm CDT Statewide Practice Group Meeting (Zoom) February 2024 14th Noon – 1:00 pm […]
Social Learning and the Role of the Mental Health Professional in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Social learning theory, which was developed in the early to mid-20th century by Albert Bandura, is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, modeling, and the role of social interactions in shaping behavior. His theory has significantly impacted the fields of psychology, education, and criminology and has applicability to the Collaborative Divorce […]
Common Misconceptions About Divorce
Divorce is one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. And it is a decision made by many people in our society. Despite the ever-present nature of it in our communities, there are still misconceptions that should be dispelled. Here are just a few: Misconception #1: We’ve decided to divorce. We can do […]
Practice Tip – How can the Collaborative Professional Team prepare clients for offline financial meetings?
Most of my offline client meetings (not including the entire team) involve both the attorney and the client. It’s important that we have a set meeting purpose that is relevant to where we are on the roadmap and that we make sure we accomplish what is possible for the need of each role. In most […]
Communication During and After Your Divorce
To infinity, and beyond… Well not quite. But when you are going through a divorce, it can feel as if the process will never end, especially if you’ve chosen litigation. During a litigated divorce, it’s not uncommon for spouses to have so much trouble communicating about divorce, money, and children, they end up speaking only […]
What’s Going On In the Collaborative Community
September 2023 13th Noon – 1:00 pm CDT Statewide Practice Group Meeting (Zoom) Register to attend and a Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting 20th, 21st and 22nd CDT Basic Interdisciplinary Training Trainers: Dr. Honey Sheff, David Brunson, Melinda Eitzen and Julie Quaid (In Person Dallas) More details to follow. October 2023 3rd […]
Be An Active Participant In CDT’s New Statewide Practice Group
In Collaborative Divorce Texas’s continuing efforts to grow Collaborative Divorce in Texas and provide support for its membership, CDT has created a Statewide Practice Group to afford opportunity for collaborative professionals statewide to convene and converse about all things collaborative, including education, marketing, case studies, problem solving, networking, and mentoring. CDT recognizes that many Collaborative […]
The Top 3 HUGE Settlement Mistakes
When you are facing a life changing decision like divorce, what do you think you will find more valuable: Someone to make you feel better by saying that nothing has to change, or someone who will give it to you straight, no chaser? I feel strongly that not enough people in the world of divorce […]
How To Be In Control Of Your Divorce
Divorce can be a time in our lives when we not only have our usual day-to-day life, but we now have also added, willingly or not, a substantial number of responsibilities and requirements on top of this already heavy load. We worry about the impact on our finances, family, and relationships. We struggle with the […]
