by Stephen F. McDonough on September 6, 2010
Breaking up is hard to do, but it can be even worse during a down economy. An August 28, 2010 article on the Wall Street Journal Personal Finance page Breaking Up Without Breaking the Bank discussed some of the challenges couples face when divorcing, and how those issues are amplified when assets have diminished in [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on August 1, 2010
For children – no matter what age – divorce can be a major source of distress. The article below was written by Betsy Ross, an experienced therapist and divorce coach from Sharon, Massachusetts. At The Divorce Collaborative LLC in Franklin, MA, Betsy is frequently part of the mediation process for couples that select the [...]
by Stephen McDonough on May 12, 2010
I am pleased to announce that The Divorce Collaborative LLC will be relocating from our current location in Medway, MA, to 9 Summer Street, Suite 301, Franklin Center Commons, Franklin, MA, effective June 1, 2010. Franklin Center Commons sits just off Rt. 140 in downtown Franklin and is close to the MBTA commuter rail station, [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on April 3, 2010
If you are contemplating a divorce in Massachusetts, take the time to carefully select your professional support team. With the economy still taking its toll, it can be tempting to try and get through your divorce cheaply or even without any help at all. The strain on everyone’s wallet has also increased the number [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on March 12, 2010
According to the research, you are likely NOT a sociopath. Although that is great news for all of us, you may, however, be a little grumpy, yearning for warmer weather, and overworked - oh wait, that’s me. Nevermind. So why all this crazy talk? I was reading fellow Massachusetts divorce lawyer Nancy Van Tine’s blog, [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on March 4, 2010
The Divorce Collaborative LLC of Medway and Attleboro Massachusetts is pleased to introduce our colleague and guest blogger, Betsy Ross, LICSW, CGP. Betsy is a Massachusetts divorce coach and a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Betsy’s expertise in collaborative divorce coaching, couples/family therapy, and group dynamics helps her to assist clients in emotionally [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on February 21, 2010
Turn marital conflict into lasting solutions If someone casually approached you at the mall and asked you if you preferred dispute resolution or conflict resolution, how might you answer? Probably something like “get away from me you big weirdo!” It is an interesting question however, and one I never quite considered in the way described [...]