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Divorce advice and support from lawyers, mediators, divorce coaches, financial experts, collaborative specialists, therapists, dating experts, child specialists and other profesionals who work in divorce.


 
 

 
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ADR new regulations in Italy and France – Lights and Shade

English Summary For The Conference Held At The University Of Lille (France) On September 9-2011 On Collaborative Practice In the course of few months, between 2010 and 2011, bothItalyandFranceseem to have turned to a sounder co...
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The Collaborative Divorce: Justice Without Blame

“You can’t have the TV! You’re the one who decided to leave.” By attempting to hold the TV hostage, you may experience a sense of justice. Tired of the blame, the other retorts back, “Why not? You ...
by Wendy Iglehart
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What Happens if Collaboration Ends?

When it becomes apparent that Collaboration just isn’t working for you, what do you do? Step 1 If you are not pleased with what has happened in Collaboration, talk to your lawyer, your divorce coach, or any other member o...
by Marilyn Hermann
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New Year, Divorce and Where Do You Start?

Where do you start? Do you allow yourself a little time to cry? Or do you shut your eyes and kiss it all goodbye? I guess you try. -Lyrics Marilyn & Alan Bergman A new year. A fresh start. There is a reason that in the mont...
by Marnie Olchowecki
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An Introduction To Family Law In Italy

ITALIAN FAMILY LAW AND THE CONSTITUTION Aside from some cultural differences –that may still remain in place across the major Western Countries- a few general principles must be taken into account when approaching the Italian...
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Is a Collaborative Lawyer a Real Lawyer?

One of the reasons I became a lawyer was to help others problem solve. I have always had fairly good problem solving skills. My Management and Philosophy degrees only enhanced these skills. I think that Law School theory has it...
by Marilyn Hermann
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A Day In The Life Of A Collaborative Lawyer

When people find out that I am a lawyer, one of the common questions I get is “how do you defend someone who is guilty? I explain that I am not a criminal lawyer; my area of concentration is in matrimonial law. “What’s th...
by Marilyn Hermann
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How to Prevent Your Collaborative Divorce Process from Failing

We have all heard about people who have not reached agreements in Collaboration. We may have heard some very negative stories about the outcome of some Collaborations. How do you, as a client feel about investing time and money...
by Marilyn Hermann
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How Will it Work? – Collaborative Divorce Practice

You have agreed to Collaboration. You understand how Collaboration works. You are excited about beginning the process. You want to do everything you can to make Collaboration a success. What steps can you take to prepare for Co...
by Marilyn Hermann
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Uses For Collaborative Law in Divorce

Collaborative Law works just as well in a Family Law situation as it does for any other dispute where parties wish to maintain a relationship or need to maintain a relationship at the end of the dispute. Collaborative Law can b...
by Bev Clark
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How To Choose Between Collaboration And Mediation

Many clients come to me for a first consultation knowing that they do not want to subject themselves and their families through the Court process. They want to engage in either Mediation or Collaboration. But they do not unders...
by Marilyn Hermann
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High Rate Of Settlement In Family Law Matters

It is true to say that in Australia approximately 95% of matters settle without a Trial. That includes matters settled in a conventional adversarial process. In a conventional adversarial process the matters settle after partie...
by Bev Clark
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Collaborative Law Versus Mediation

By Bev Clark In mediation there is one neutral mediator who assists the parties to reach an agreement. Mediation can be difficult where there is a power imbalance. The mediator is not in a position to provide either party with ...
by Bev Clark
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Information On The Collaborative Divorce Process

By Bev Clark OPTIONS In the breakdown of any relationship various decisions and choices are involved. Which professionals you have involved in your matter, how you utilise them, and the nature of their approach, are all matters...
by Bev Clark
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Collaborative Divorce

What is Collaborative Divorce?

By Kristen Little Collaborative divorce is an alternate approach to marriage dissolution, developed in the 1980’s by Minnesota lawyer Stu Webb, which strives to empower spouses to resolve disputes respectfully without going t...
by Kristin Little
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COLLABORATIVE LAW IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOU

Collaborative Law Is The Best Choice For You If Some Or All Of These Are True For You

By Bev Clark As you begin to decide how you wish your divorce process to be, read these points to decide whether the collaborative divorce process is right for you. You want a civilised, respectful resolution of the issues. You...
by Bev Clark
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Collaborative Divorce is Not an Oxymoron

By Vicki Carpel Miller, MS, LMFT and Ellie Izzo, PhD, LPC We believe that the term, Collaborative Divorce, is not an oxymoron. A divorce is a normal transition in today’s world and working together without the threat of litig...
by Ellie Izzo
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