Divorce is a process of undoing a relationship that at one point both members thought could last forever. So many of us are familiar with the anger, hurt, and grieving that comes with divorce. In the midst of that vortex of negative emotions, communication may seem impossible or extremely difficult. What if this divorcing couple …
Tag: Collaborative Divorce
Navigating The Emotional Rollercoaster Of The Collaborative Divorce Mediation Process
Written By: Nadia Delshad While emotions can be intense and unpredictable through collaborative divorce mediation, they play a crucial role in providing valuable information about our needs and desires. It’s totally normal to feel a rollercoaster of emotions. The phrase “emotions as a rollercoaster” is often used to describe the unpredictable and intense nature of …
The Role of a Finance Neutral in a Collaborative Divorce
Written By: Barbara Shegog Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process, and finding the right professionals to support you through it is crucial. While lawyers and mediators are often involved in navigating the legal aspects of divorce, there is another key player you might not have considered: the finance neutral. The finance neutral can …
Advantages of Collaborative Divorce Over Mediation For Your Divorce
A Collaboration by: Kim Weibrecht and Briana Coakley Top 6 Considerations… Collaborative Divorce and Mediation are both alternative methods of resolving disputes in divorce cases. While they share similarities, such as aiming for amicable settlements outside of court, Collaborative Divorce offers several unique benefits compared to Mediation. Let’s explore these advantages in detail. Here are …
How Do We Tell Our Children About Our Divorce?
Written By: Ann Conway, CDNH Coach-Facilitator and Kathrine Lacey, Attorney One of the most challenging aspects of divorce for parents once the initial decision has been made is how to tell their children. The anticipated heartbreak and facing the people you love most in the world is daunting. Simple measures can minimize the impacts for …
Teachers and Collaborative Divorce
Written By: Cynthia Weston As we near the end of another school year, those who are involved as professionals start planning. Summers are not what those who are not in the profession think. Sometimes summers are filled with part-time jobs, home projects that lingered over the school year, preparation for the next school year (and …
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in New Hampshire?
Written By: Ann Conway Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, and it can also be costly. The cost of the divorce depends on 2 factors. What divorce process you choose – In New Hampshire, there are several divorce process options: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce. Each option has its own benefits and …
I Asked for a Divorce, Now What?
Written By: Cathy McKay Many clients who come in to see me for a divorce ask me this very question: “I’ve told my spouse that I want a divorce, but now what do we do?” The answer is that once you have made the decision to get divorced, you need to decide how to proceed. …
Why Choose Collaborative Divorce
Written By: Anne B. Parsons, Ph.D. In a Collaborative Divorce, the spouses agree to stay out of court and work together with the help of divorce professionals to develop their own settlement agreement that is based on the needs of the spouses and their family. Positives Aspects of the Collaborative Process Collaborative Divorce is focused …
Collaborative Divorce and Family Law: A New Approach to Dispute Resolution
Written By: Kathrine V. Lacey, Esq. The adversarial nature of the Family Court process can cause spouses to become entrenched in their respective positions, creating lasting conflict. This can prevent parties, and their children, from moving on in a healthy manner. New Hampshire now offers an alternative approach under the Collaborative Law Act that takes …