by Stephen F. McDonough on August 14, 2010
If you are facing a Massachusetts divorce, then you should certainly consider mediation as an alternative to expensive litigation. A mediator is a neutral third party that helps a couple resolve the issues related to their divorce. Mediation can also be used to assist with post-divorce issues, such as child support or alimony modifications. Additionally, [...]
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 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 Carolyn on March 31, 2010
Massachusetts Divorced Parent Contingency Plans
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 December 5, 2009
The Holiday season is upon us. Some people, like my mom for instance, love the holidays. Decorating is a multi-week process and there are so many ornaments on the tree that she and my step-father must deploy a support cable attached to a nearby wall to help hold it up. It is about what you [...]
by Stephen McDonough on September 27, 2009
There are two books that I frequently suggest to clients with school-age children, so I thought it might be helpful to reference them in a short post. An overwhelming amount of material exists on divorce, some of it good and some of it harmful. When you do find a helpful resource, don’t foget to [...]