During this unfortunate pandemic, we are forced to self-quarantine, our outside social interaction is prohibited.  Close quarters, 24/7, can put nerves on edge.  If marriages were previously strained, this close confinement can make the living situation more problematic.  It may be a great opportunity to work with a family therapist to develop coping skills, or […]

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I was recently reminded of the conversation Alice had with the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland by a person who decided to litigate his divorce without understanding the consequences. Alice asked, “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” The Cat answered, “That depends a good deal on where […]

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Angelina Jolie has started to talk about the stress of her divorce with Brad Pitt and how they are going through the process. Angelina’s goals for her family are much the same as they are with Collaborative Divorce. As reported in the Los Angeles Times, Jolie said, “We are a family, and we always will […]

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Bethenny Frankel, of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” has been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with ex-husband Jason Hoppy.  Their four-year, contentious dispute included a parenting fight, maintenance (alimony), and an apartment Bethenny bought in 2014 during their legal battle which commenced in 2012. Bethenny Frankel is just one of the many […]

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are breaking up.  As Hollywood icons, do they know something the rest of the divorcing population should consider?  Watts and Schreiber in announcing their breakup jointly said “It is with great love, respect and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our […]

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I recently attended a Collaborative study session where the attorneys were discussing the benefits of Collaborative Divorces compared to litigated divorces.  It reminded me of a baseball game. In litigation, the client directs the attorney by stating: “I want this, I need this, get me this.”  The client is like a catcher” in the baseball […]

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The Collaborative Divorce process makes anything possible if the two parties can agree.  Remember, you always want to have your attorney’s input and guidance in the decision making process. A Collaborative Divorce generally takes less time than a litigated settlement. The speediness of action is facilitated by openness, the sharing of information, and the desire […]

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Question: “We’re not divorced yet. How can I control my portion of the marital assets?” Answer: One of the stickiest aspects of a divorce, and often the greatest point of contention, is the separation of financial assets. The beauty of choosing the Collaborative Divorce process is that the decisions made between the soon-to-be ex-spouses are […]

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The tax return presents a useful view of a year in time of the family’s finances. In the Collaborative Divorce process, the attorney for one of the divorcing parties and/or a Neutral Financial Specialist often request three years of tax returns to begin to take a financial look at the family. The Neutral Financial Specialist […]

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Divorce is typically wrought with extreme emotional and financial turbulence. In particular, the histories that bound couples, families, friends and home life are disrupted. Standards of living are often changed, not just for spouses but for the children as well. And what once appeared to be a clear financial path to the future is now […]

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