In family law, couples undergoing the divorce process can sign an agreement not to go to court. Known as Collaborative Family Law (CFL), the agreement not to go to court is binding upon the attorneys and not the couple. If one or both clients are unsatisfied, either may still take the dispute to court. However, they will have to find new lawyers. At its core, the CFL process is meant to...
Separation is a common topic and totally relevant in society today. No one wants to admit to separation. The party that is separating from another usually has to justify the reason for separation. This makes separation easier to cope with. The party that is being separated from usually needs justification also, because this makes it easier for them to deal with separation.
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Unfortunately post separation issues can still pop up after a divorce is long over. For some, it may seem like the turmoil of divorce will seemingly never end. Many families discover a whole new set of problems when one parent or both move on and start new families. The creation of the new family often creates tension and emotional havoc upon the existing children.
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During the last decade, an innovative approach to divorce, which avoids court proceedings altogether, has been providing a new kind of role for social workers. Instead of the traditional adversarial system, in which each side either wins or loses, Collaborative Family Law, or CFL, focuses on a teamwork approach, in which the parties have legal support, but settle between themselves.
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There are many messages that kids get throughout the life. Perhaps the most frequent are the imperatives to get along with one another, to share their toys, to not hit or use bad language, and to be fair. From this perspective, it can be extremely difficult for children to understand how parents argue and split up. In the event of a divorce, children wish first for parents to reconcile and...
One of the biggest fears divorcing parents have is about how their children will be affected, and how their relationship with the kids will change. In fact, many people put off getting divorced even when things are at their worst because they fear the conflict that may arise about the custody and care of the children. There is good news: In most cases, these fears are unfounded.
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Parental Separation and filing for a divorce is an ugly thing to go through, for everyone involved, especially the kids. Unfortunately many parents who find that divorce is the only answer to their problems tend to lose their tight connection with their children. When lawyers are involved and a case is being built, many parents find that putting up a defense to be the most important part of...
Helping your kids adjust to separation should be your first priority, if you plan to divorce. The truth is that children and parents are affected by this big change. While most parents like to keep a stiff upper lip, the final act of separation is emotionally tasking. This is time to start a new chapter of your life as a family, albeit not being able to see your children on a full-time basis....
It goes without saying that divorce will split a family, but less thought is typically given to what will happen down the road to the issue of both halves. In the event that both parties (as well as the attorneys for both parties) agree to a conclusion, dividing up assets and child custody, there is little reason to think that the issue will be re-examined in the future; that until a child...
Parents undergoing separation can easily drag others into their problems. Not only are the children often drawn into the situation, but professionals are brought into the circle too. Parents are looking for support in their claims for custody and think that letters and verbal support from professionals in the life of the child can increase their chances of having their way.
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