Study after study shows that parental conflict in divorce is connected to poor outcomes for kids. However, divorce involves many difficult decisions that parents can find quite conflictual. On top of that, the court system is inherently adversarial, designed for prosecuting and defending (perhaps a familiar dynamic in your marriage you’re trying to get away from??!!), which contributes to parents experiencing even more escalation of conflict during the divorce.
Divorce With Respect Week aims to shine a light on more peaceful divorce options and professionals trained in divorce conflict reduction to the public’s awareness.
How does DWRW help men and women considering divorce?
Over 400 vetted divorce professionals are donating three 30 minute consultations to spouses or unmarried couples considering divorce or separation during DWRW.
Legal, financial and mental health divorce professionals are offering their time to educate moms and dads, men and women as to their divorce or separation pathway options as well as providing additional educational resources.
DWRW is a public education endeavor spearheaded by Collaborative Practice California. Beginning in 2021, DWRW was present only in the state of California. Now DWRW is a nationwide campaign.
What sets the DWRW professionals apart in helping reduce divorce conflict?
Every divorce professional participating in DWRW has had a minimum of specialized training in:
Divorce Mediation (40 hours)
Collaborative Divorce (18 hours)
Every divorce professional is licensed and has a current membership in a local Collaborative Divorce professional group which provides another layer of quality assurance. Licensed professionals answer to a licensing board which upholdsethical and legal standards for the profession. The professionals are committed to reducing conflict during divorce.
Why are mental health and financial experts key players in Divorce With Respect Week?
Mental health professionals (MHPs) and divorce financials work on a Collaborative Divorce team or alongside other attorney mediators during the divorce process in order to bring a high level of expertise in those areas. Hourly fees differ between professions which tends to benefit the divorcing couple.
It’s long been acknowledged that divorce is more than a legal process: it’s an emotional and mental journey as well as a reorganization of the entire family. Mental health professionals trained in communication, emotional regulation, family systems and child development are best suited to provide care and guidance for divorcing men and women in the divorce process. Mental health professionals assist in developing tools to use for one’s own emotional regulation and self-talk, as well as tools to improve communication with the divorcing spouse. Mental health experts are also incredibly helpful when it comes to creating parenting plans and handling time-sharing, thanks to their knowledge of child development and mental health.
MHPs often serve the role of Divorce Coach and/or the Parenting Plan Mediator/Coordinator.
Similarly, financial divorce professionals have expert training in the complexities of untangling finances and building bridges for forward movement. They work alongside the divorcing couple and other professionals to ensure everything is in order for the court, while also offering insight into different financial scenarios. Divorce financial experts act as educators, helping couples explore various options for dividing assets and debts, and providing valuable information that can help both sides reach reasonable agreements.
Financial divorce professionals serve as neutral professionals in a Collaborative Divorce or can be used by one or both spouses to gather, analyze and compare critical financial information and outcomes.
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