The world has been turned upside down, in case you haven’t noticed. As people everywhere are confined to their homes for all or most of every day due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are left with…
*The information presented here is general. Please consult a tax professional to evaluate your particular situation* It’s that time of year. Tax season. The time when everyone rounds up their tax forms and related documents and hopes that Uncle Sam…
You probably did not become a family lawyer because you loved to crunch numbers, but you should know how to perform basic present value and future value calculations. Here’s a primer for attorneys. By Harriett Fox, Forensic Accountant You probably…
I ask my clients three questions: What kind of relationship do you want with your children post-divorce? How much do you value privacy in your divorce? How effectively do you want to use your resources (money, time and energy) during…
The role of the mental health professional is to assist with communication issues which arise and to help the parties develop a healthy co-parenting plan. The MHP keeps the process on track, works with the collaborative team to help resolve…
The collaborative divorce team is comprised of the divorcing parties, two family law attorneys who are trained in collaborative law, one neutral mental health professional (MHP) who is trained in collaborative divorce and one neutral financial professional who is trained…
Privacy is one of the greatest advantages of a collaborative divorce. In a collaborative divorce no petition is filed in the court, no financial affidavits or mandatory disclosure are filed and the court is not involved in the process until…
There are six attributes required in a collaborative divorce. Disclosure of Documents – No information is hidden. Everything is disclosed so that the couple can make the best decisions for the family. Respect – Both sides agree to act like mature adults.…
The expression may have been used first by a New Zealand counselor in 2006. Kathryn Clements prepared a research report on how separation rituals could facilitate “conscious uncoupling.” The phrase is intended to convey a new paradigm for breaking up…
