For many parents, co-parenting when married is challenging and post-divorce it is darn near impossible. Different rules, different values, and different boundaries across two households can lead to significant conflict and difficulty in co-parenting. Add to this already bubbling cauldron of challenges a nationwide pandemic and shelter-in-place orders and the very real risk of boil-over readily rises to the surface, even for couples that previously had worked well together. Please read below … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Only Re-Enforces Wisdom of Collaborative Divorce – Part 2
In Collaborative Divorce, court access is not needed for resolution of the type of issues demanded in litigation, such as Temporary Orders Hearings, Temporary Restraining Orders, Injunctions, Discovery Fights/ Motions to Compel, Motions to Enforce, Depositions, Subpoenas, and compliance with strict deadlines in Pre-Trial Scheduling Orders, including those related to dueling experts. In Collaborative Divorce, all temporary matters and production of relevant documents are handled through the … [Read more...]
What is the impact of the Recovery Plan on People in the Process of Getting a Divorce?
When you look at the CARES Act, there are two main areas for individuals to focus on: economic impact payments and retirement accounts. The economic impact payments are the checks that everybody is talking about. The check is really a prepayment of a 2020 tax credit. With these credits, every adult is starting out with $1200. I get $1200 and my wife gets $1200. If you are looking at an individual, you get the $1,200 if your income is below $75,000. Once you go above $75,000, you start … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 Impacts the Divorce Process
In the current health crisis, families across the country are facing plenty of challenges. If divorce is on your horizon, you might wonder if it can even be done. Are courts open? Are lawyers even working? We are, and not only is it possible to get divorced now, it might be a great time, especially if you take the collaborative route. Here’s why: The Courts. In many jurisdictions, courts are shut down or limited for all but … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Only Re-Enforces Wisdom of Collaborative Divorce Part 1
The following blog posts originally appeared on the Quaid Farish, LLC. Website. As the inherent nature of the Collaborative Divorce process makes it even more suitable for divorcing parties in the COVID-19 world, CDT felt it critical to amplify the reasons. The social responsibility of sheltering in place and self-quarantining has changed much of our day to day living. In the legal world, courts initially were closed and then closed, except to emergency situations limited to physical harm to … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For a Collaborative Divorce Checklist
Divorce rates in China rose dramatically after the COVID-19 quarantine was lifted and its likely divorces will increase in the U.S. when restrictions are removed. If you are considering a divorce, there are several things you should do immediately to get prepared. Talk to Your Spouse. If possible, discuss getting a divorce with your spouse. Talk about future living arrangements, division of assets, and a parenting plan. If you are … [Read more...]
Divorcing Without a Shopping List
Envision a scenario involving a trip to the grocery store without a shopping list. You have five things you need when you go in. But as you walk around the store you are reminded of other things that you need or you have a few impulse buys. You were anticipating only spending $35 on a few things, but you walk out having spent $160 because you bought all kinds of things that you didn't anticipate from the start. If you had been more organized and gone in with your list you likely would have … [Read more...]
Tips for Co-Parenting During the Pandemic
I don’t think any couple going through a Collaborative Divorce ever imagined they would have to develop co-parenting guidelines for a Pandemic, and yet here you both are trying to make the most of this unusual parenting challenge. You may be in the beginning of a Collaborative Divorce, or just about to complete the process, but there is no doubt that this complicates an already difficult and stressful situation, particularly if you are still living together in the same … [Read more...]
COVID-19 SELF-ISOLATION AND COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
Something unusual is happening in China following self-isolation of couples due to COVID-19, the divorce rates are climbing according to registry officials. They believe it’s because couples are spending too much time together in quarantine. Self-isolated couples are getting into arguments over petty things and rushing off to file for divorce because they are anxious and angry. Scientists aren’t certain that working together in close quarters is emotionally healthy for couples … [Read more...]
Confidentiality in Collaborative Divorce
A collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial way for clients and a team of trained professionals to resolve divorce issues without going to court. Rather than fight in court and air their dirty linen in public, the clients and collaborative team work together to resolve issues through interest-based negotiation under the protection of a collaborative agreement. Confidentiality and Transparency. A collaborative divorce offers confidentiality and transparency—confidentiality because … [Read more...]
