Why Can’t Our Therapist Be Our Collaborative Divorce Coach?

Jan 5, 2016

When couples begin a divorce process, they have many questions.  During this time of transition everyone needs support to navigate the process as it unfolds.  You need support while you are making temporary plans for your children and yourself.  If you have a...

Divorce and Children with Special Needs

Sep 22, 2015

Divorce or separation between parents with children that have exceptional needs, special needs or learning differences often have heightened layers of complexity and strain. What can you do in this situation? Often it is the case that one parent has had a more active...

What Happens to My Inheritance in a Divorce?

Jul 21, 2015

The simple answer is the inheritance belongs to the person who inherits it.  It is their separate property.  However, as with most things, this question is not as simple as it may seem.  Often inheritance comes in one form, say money, and is later used to purchase...

The Positive Outcomes of Divorce

Apr 11, 2015

For many, the word “divorce” conjures up negative thoughts and impressions. We gasp: “what about the kids? I thought they were happy? There go the holidays.” No one wants to be part of those statistics, but many of us are or will be. So, how do we surpass the social...

Working with Conflict in Divorce

Mar 23, 2015

As Shawn Weber, San Diego Collaborative attorney and mediator says, “Some people believe that a prerequisite for consensual dispute resolution options like Mediation or Collaborative Practice in divorce situations is that the parties have to get along or trust...