We blog about helping Long Island families to resolve conflicts in the most productive ways possible.
Mar 23, 2016BY: Roxane PolakIN: The Collaborative Team,What is Collaborative Divorce?
The best way to explain how Collaborative Divorce works – and the value of this team approach – is to share a real case study. Sue* and John*, the parents of two children, were married for ten years when John told Sue he had an affair and wanted a divorce. He moved out and then […]
Nov 1, 2015BY: Neil CahnIN: Collaboration or Litigation or Mediation,Is Collaborative for You?,What is Collaborative Divorce?
According to People Magazine, both sides in the Halle Berry–Olivier Martinez split say they want to proceed amicably; and they are using high-powered Hollywood divorce attorneys. Representing Berry is Stephen Kolodny, who has counted Mel Gibson and Lisa Bonder Kerkorian among his clients. Representing Martinez is Laura Wasser, who’s handled legal action for Britney Spears, Ryan […]
Nov 1, 2015BY: Roxane PolakIN: Children and Parenting Issues,The Collaborative Team,What is Collaborative Divorce?
The parents of Amy* (age 14) and Nick* (age 10) are using the Collaborative Divorce process. Putting a Child Specialist on the collaborative team was suggested because of the parents’ disagreement over Amy’s and Nick’s needs. Mom thought Dad was too indulgent and not attentive enough to safety. She insisted on meeting all of Amy’s […]
Sep 14, 2015BY: Lloyd FriedlandIN: What is Collaborative Divorce?
The first question oftentimes asked by a prospective client to his or her attorney regarding a divorce proceeding is, “How long will this take?” An attorney’s typical answer: “It depends.” In a traditionally litigated divorce, it is extremely difficult to predict the length of time the divorce process can take, due to many unknown factors […]