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Matthew J. Long has practiced law for over 25 years, is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and a leader in Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation. Matthew is skilled in assessing the best methods toward resolution of his clients' family law needs.
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Divorce: What and How to Tell the Children

May 13, 2022 By Matthew J. Long

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There is no denying it.  Children have a difficult time accepting the fact that their parents are getting a divorce.  It is possible to help them through it, so it is less traumatizing.  How this works depends on the parents themselves. How Do We Tell the Kids About the Divorce? The # 1 rule is that the parents need to be together when they tell the children about the … [Read more...] about Divorce: What and How to Tell the Children

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Clients in Divorce

September 9, 2019 By Matthew J. Long

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Clients in Divorce

Stephen Covey’s seminal book on productivity and personal transformation, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, has a lot to teach us in how to be effective at moving through divorce. Here is an introduction: Habit 1 – Be Proactive. Take responsibility for your own experience.  Do not place responsibility for your experience in the hands of your spouse or the attorneys (or, … [Read more...] about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Clients in Divorce

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6 Factors to Consider When Deciding Which Process is Right for You

July 3, 2019 By Matthew J. Long

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There is no bright line test when choosing between Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Divorce. However, examining the following six factors will be helpful in making a good decision: 1. How important to you is having a “good divorce?” The primary difference between Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce is the level of support you will get while negotiating.  Collaborative … [Read more...] about 6 Factors to Consider When Deciding Which Process is Right for You

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