Stages of Divorce

Divorce decree split in half with a ring on either side of the paper.

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:…

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How to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce?

couple divorce during holidays

Some couples going through a divorce often find flash points about how they will celebrate the holidays, especially when children are involved. It is best to work through your holiday plans ahead of time to avoid last-minute, highly emotional issues. Here are a few tips we share with our clients on how to survive the…

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Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation

Divorce couple sitting at desk with laywer.

When marital couples want to separate, they are often conflicted with how they will be separated through collaborative divorce or mediation. Often, the couple will need guidance from divorce experts to help them determine the best path forward. Many couples do not know the difference between collaborative divorce and mediation and what solutions each of…

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Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents

Young boy standing between mother and father

One of the most important divorce decisions that need to be agreed upon is how you and your partner will work together to co-parent the children in your family. It is essential to your family’s success to put your children at the forefront of your divorce and develop co-parenting guidelines that will be amicable and…

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Introduction to Nancy Kearson

When I started with an accounting firm in 1988 as a financial specialist, I was quickly spotted by one of the firm’s marital forensic accounting partners who was looking for some help with his clients. It wasn’t long before this partner saw great potential in me. Most of the work came from divorce litigation attorneys…

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Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution – Presentation on Art Therapy

This month LACFLA Board members, together with the Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution staff and Collaborative Clinic students, received an in-person presentation on art therapy. Jessica Bianchi, an Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University, and the Clinical Director of the Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic, educated the attendees who were asked to draw, paint,…

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