Divorce
What You Should Do Before You File for a Collaborative Divorce
The collaborative divorce process is an amicable alternative to traditional court-litigated divorce, as it provides couples with a more peaceful and amicable way to end their marriage. While working through the collaborative divorce, each spouse needs to be committed to the process and work together towards a peaceful resolution and stay out of court. Our…
Read MoreHow to Make the Holidays a Happy Event After Divorce
Approaching the first holiday post-divorce adds a layer of complexity, making it essential to offer practical suggestions to help our clients have a happy holiday. Here are some suggestions to create happy holiday experiences: Reaching out to help others can be a healing experience from your divorce. It’s “better to give than receive.” It’s very…
Read MoreHow to Create a Parenting Plan to Help Your Children Through Divorce
Navigating divorce while prioritizing your children’s well-being can be challenging. Collaborative divorce provides a supportive approach to creating a parenting plan that serves your children’s best interests. Here, we’ll explore essential tips for crafting a successful parenting plan during divorce, emphasizing communication, collaboration, and your children’s welfare. Child-centric approach. Child specialists and mental health experts…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Top Tips When Children Are Involved in a Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. At LACFLA, we understand the importance of making this transition as smooth as possible. Here are some invaluable tips to consider when children are part of the divorce equation. Prioritize communication by keeping discussions open and honest Keep the lines of dialogue respectful and focused…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About a Reverse Mortgage
In divorce’s intricate landscape, reverse mortgages emerge as a financial tool warranting consideration for couples utilizing the collaborative divorce process. This article will explain what reverse mortgages are and how they can smoothly fit into the collaborative divorce process. Think of it as Reverse Mortgage 101. Grasping the essence of reverse mortgages Picture a scenario…
Read MoreShould You Keep Your Family Home After Divorce
Deciding whether to hang on to the family home after a divorce is a big decision, and it is not straightforward. It depends on many different factors. Here are a few thoughts to consider when trying to determine your options for the family home when divorcing: Emotional ties: The family home might have sentimental value,…
Read MoreHow to Work Through the Stages of Divorce
Divorce’s emotional toll is often equated to the grief one feels when losing a family member or close friend. Often, it’s like a rollercoaster in a hurricane. Because grief is a part of divorce, it often works through you in various stages. Our mental health experts specialize in the collaborative divorce process and often discuss…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Facing Divorce in the New Year
Starting on the marital dissolution road in the New Year will not be easy, and many couples have no clue what to do or gather up as they start their separation journey – finances, custody, child support, debt division and alimony all come to mind. It’s easy to understand why divorcing couples feel that they…
Read MoreStages of Divorce
Various studies and our team’s vast years of experience show that a person’s emotional toll when divorcing is similar to when someone’s loved one passes away. When our mental health experts, versed in the collaborative divorce process, work with our clients, they discuss the five emotional stages divorce often brings. Here are the five stages:…
Read MoreFinancial Transparency with the Collaborative Divorce Process
Over the past 16 years as an attorney, I have experienced many high-level litigated divorces. I have seen firsthand how court divorces divide and destroy families, most often leaving deep emotional and financial scars that are carried throughout the rest of the lives of a divorced couple. It is so disheartening to see this happen…
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