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What Makes a High Asset Divorce Different?

September 13, 2022 By JD Heberger

High Asset Divorce

The divorce process is always stressful even for couples who agree a divorce is in their best interest.  The stress is compounded when there are a lot of assets involved.  The one who generates most of the income fears losing a lot of money.  The one who generates less fears not getting enough. In an ordinary divorce, couples may own a home, one or two vehicles, and maybe a … [Read more...] about What Makes a High Asset Divorce Different?

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Mediation Tagged With: Divorce, High Asset

Collaborative Divorce or Mediation: Which is Best for My Divorce?

December 31, 2019 By Jane Hindman

For you, the decision to divorce differently may be a wise one. You may have heard horror stories about your friend or family member’s divorce.  That there was a battle lasting for years; that they came out of it with relationships damaged and worse than when they started; that it was rough on the kids.  That untold sums of money were spent fighting.  You may have decided that … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce or Mediation: Which is Best for My Divorce?

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in California?

November 15, 2019 By Kimberly Madigan

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It depends.  Annoying answer but true! In California, family law attorneys and mediators bill clients hourly rates ranging from $300 - $800 per hour, depending on the professional’s years of experience, location and reputation in the community.  In my opinion, the cost of a divorce will vary depending on the following variables: The process option chosen;The professionals … [Read more...] about How Much Does a Divorce Cost in California?

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Why I Prefer to Assist Couples Peacefully Through Divorce

October 7, 2019 By Leslee Newman

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As a family law attorney, what sets me apart from other lawyers? Well, I like to think that it is my compassion, kindness, and the fact that I really care about my clients.  I want to help each person transform their life and finish their divorce stronger than when they began. So many couples don’t know that they have a choice, and that they don’t have to slug it out in … [Read more...] about Why I Prefer to Assist Couples Peacefully Through Divorce

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Mediation Tagged With: Client and Lawyer Relationship, Collaborative

The Benefits of a Collaborative Approach in Division of Assets and Debts

June 24, 2019 By Beth McClelland, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®

Splitting a Family’s Assets

Collaborative Practice utilizes a team approach to the divorce process.  As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), I want to share with you how I see tremendous value in a team approach to asset division. The typical litigation model using a divorce attorney includes a listing of your assets and a “reasonably fair” division worked out by the … [Read more...] about The Benefits of a Collaborative Approach in Division of Assets and Debts

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Divorce Mediation

February 21, 2019 By Don Blythe, MBA, CPA

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What are the Benefits?  What are the Challenges? Thinking about divorce?  Know your divorce options. Using the divorce mediation process option provides couples with tools to settle their differences rather than fighting in a court of law.  Divorce mediation is facilitated by one or more neutral mediators who help define the issues, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, guide … [Read more...] about Divorce Mediation

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