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Collaborative Divorce

Divorcing in a Down Economy-Don’t Tase Me, Bro!

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 [...]

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Suggested Reads

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 [...]

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Collaborative Divorce to the North

by Stephen McDonough on July 6, 2009

OK, I have to admit it.  I almost used the words “Great White North”  in the title, but decided against it.   The law firm of Niren and Associates in Toronto has a good post about collaborative divorce today on their blog.   Good to see Collaborative Divorce gaining momentum around the globe, as it [...]

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New Kid on the Block – Collaborative Divorce

by Stephen McDonough on March 28, 2009

Despite steady increases in popularity in both the U.S. and internationally, many people have yet to hear the term “collaborative divorce.”  Collaborative divorce is considered a relatively new alternative for couples to resolve their dispute respectfully without going to court.   Also, let me disclose right up front that I am a fan of the collaborative [...]

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Protecting Children During a Divorce

by Stephen McDonough on March 25, 2009

I read a good article today by Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.  Dr. Kelly is an experienced family therapist and parenting coordinator from California who frequently works with high-conflict parents.  The article,  titled Top Ten Ways to Protect Your Kids from the Fallout of a High Conflict Break-Up is posted on the website Mediate.com.   Although the [...]

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