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How To Prepare For a Collaborative Divorce Checklist

April 28, 2020 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D.

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 concerned about safety, wait … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: collaborative divorce, Preparing

Should Spouses Continue To Live Together During the Divorce?

December 17, 2019 By Amy Lambert

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Living together while going through a divorce can be challenging.  Sometimes spouses choose to continue to live together to reduce the expenses of having separate households.  However, there are some concerns that continuing to live together is going to result in increased conflict, or anxiety, or stress for the children.  Coming up with a pros and cons list and weighing each of the pros and cons can be a way to address this question. Pros and Cons of Continuing to Live … [Read more...]

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Understanding Your Divorce Options

May 22, 2019 By Kelly Ausley-Flores Leave a Comment

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Many people find themselves in the middle of a divorce without understanding all of their options.  Divorce is a transactional event, but the emotional part of the divorce often makes it much more difficult.  Below are descriptions of various ways to handle your divorce: Kitchen Table/Flat Fee When the two partners are able to keep the divorce process completely transactional, and both partners are able to come to their own resolution, this option is one to consider … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Kelly Ausley-Flores, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: collaborative law, Divorce, Divorce Process, Litigation, Mediation, negotiated settlement

When Is It Time To Divorce?

May 15, 2019 By Aishah McCoy Leave a Comment

Time to Divorce?

The First Steps You Should Take Oftentimes, when clients come to my office seeking a divorce, they have already committed to the idea that they and their partners are going to be splitting up.  They already flew through days filled with fights and tears, rode the waves of resentment and traveled down the marriage counseling pathway.  At the end of their journey, the two parties acknowledge that this marriage has now come to an end. Many of my clients are very upfront about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aishah McCoy, Blog, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: child therapist, collaborative divorce, Divorce, Divorce Process, family lawyer

What To Expect In A Texas Divorce

March 13, 2019 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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Both parties are frustrated during a divorce, because the spouse who wants the divorce feels the process is too slow, and the spouse who wants to save the marriage wants to slow things down.  Ultimately, the outcome of your divorce will depend on whether you choose a collaborative or an adversarial divorce.  A collaborative divorce offers many benefits, including privacy, lower cost, transparency, client control, convenience, preserving family relationships, protecting children, … [Read more...]

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Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

April 18, 2017 By Dick Price Leave a Comment

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If you are facing a divorce, or thinking about filing for divorce, you may have discovered that there are several different paths you can follow in a divorce. The traditional path is litigation and just about any attorney can help you with that. Some people are choosing to do it themselves, without an attorney. That can work in very simple cases. Others focus on mediation, which is a good process, but attorneys should be involved. It is most often used in litigated cases. The newest process is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Lawyer Perspective on Collaborative Divorce, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: Benefits of Collaborative, Collaborative vs Litigation, Differences: CL and Litigation, Divorce Process

Understanding Divorce Options

March 28, 2017 By Norma Trusch Leave a Comment

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If you’ve come to the decision to divorce, you come to another important decision – how will you accomplish your goal? There are several roads leading to the termination of your marriage, and the one you choose can have a significant impact on your future and that of your family. Following are options to consider: Collaborative Law In the Collaborative Law model, husband and wife and their lawyers agree in advance that no one will take any contested issue to court. The “Collaborative Team,” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Norma Trusch, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce, Resources for Divorce Tagged With: arbitration, Attorneys' Role, Collaborative vs Litigation, Differences: CL and Litigation, Divorce Process, Litigation, Mediation

10 Signs You May Need a Divorce

March 1, 2017 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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Are you considering a divorce? Not sure what to do? Being ambivalent about divorce is normal because there’s no way to be certain you’re doing the right thing. Being unhappy is stressful and we want to end the pain. However, don’t rush into divorce simply to make yourself feel better. Take your time ending a marriage. It’s a big decision, so before deciding to divorce, consider the following signs you might need to untie the knot. 1. You Have a Sexless Marriage I don’t mean you haven’t had sex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: Deciding to Divorce, divorce counseling

Does Couples Counseling Work?

February 23, 2017 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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Successful couples counseling depends on several factors: both parties must be willing to change, marital problems can’t be impossible, goals need to be realistic, your therapist must be effective, you can’t wait until it’s too late and both spouses must want the marriage to work. Are You Willing to Change? If your partner refuses to attend couples counseling or is unwilling to make any changes in his behavior, it’s difficult to fix your marriage. You may be able to change the dynamics of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: counseling, Couples Counseling, Deciding to Divorce, Preserving Relationships

“Good Divorce” is an Oxymoron

January 26, 2017 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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Even though almost half of all marriages end in divorce, no one wants to believe it will happen to them. That’s why it’s such a shock divorce happens. Even if you choose a collaborative divorce, it will be painful. You will experience grief, whether you initiated the divorce or your spouse tells you she doesn’t want to be married to you anymore. Your life will be turned upside down, even if you want to have a “friendly” divorce. Telling the Kids It will be hard to tell your children about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Divorce and Emotion, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors, Preparing for Divorce Tagged With: Coping with Stress and Emotions in Divorce

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