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The Importance of Holiday Traditions – Even When Parents Divorce

October 28, 2016

The leaves are starting to fall in Arlington, Virginia, as I sit to write this article. The days are getting shorter and the weather a bit crisp. The fall and winter holidays are fast approaching. For me, this conjures up memories of family traditions as a child growing up. I always enjoyed trick or treating […]

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Can There Be Teamwork in Divorce?

October 5, 2016

The answer is yes. Here are some benefits to expect from teams in Collaborative Divorce. The number of professionals trained in Collaborative Divorce and Mediation skills is growing throughout the world. The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals membership has grown from 200 members in 2001 to over 5,000 members today. These professionals consist primarily of […]

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Divorce and Real Estate Considerations

April 6, 2016

Some Real Estate Considerations when a Couple is Experiencing Separation or Divorce 1. Disposition – When spouses are separating, and there is real property, a decision needs to be made regarding whether the real estate will be sold or whether the property will continue to be owned by one or both of the spouses. 2. […]

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The Benefit of Using a Neutral Financial Specialist in a Divorce

February 16, 2016

Most people who are going through a divorce want to maximize financial security and minimize depletion of assets. Some spouses turn to their own separate financial advisors who may or may not have experience and training relating to divorce in Northern Virginia. Some spouses rely on their attorneys alone and never seek the assistance of […]

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The Benefits of Using a Divorce Coach

February 8, 2016

A Divorce Coach can be invaluable to a spouse embarking on a separation and divorce. Divorce usually has three elements: Legal, Financial, and Emotional/Communications. Frequently, it is the emotions that lead to a divorce and that can interfere with reaching a settlement. A settlement is most likely to be reached if each spouse feels their […]

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Dignity in Divorce for Families in Arlington, Virginia

February 2, 2016

“Treat people as they want to be and you help them become what they are capable of being.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. I attended a presentation by Donna Hicks, Ph.D., at the International Academy of Matrimonial Professionals 2015 Fall Conference. Donna spoke on the topic of dignity and how it relates to the work […]

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How to Prepare for a Meeting with a Divorce Attorney?

September 15, 2015

It is helpful for you to prepare and bring with you: A chronological history of significant events/issues leading up to the current time; An overview of your financial profile (assets/debts/income for each of you, how they are titled and approximately what they are worth it does not have to be perfected but a big picture […]

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Choosing Whether to Mediate or Collaborate?

September 15, 2015

Mediation and Collaborative Practice are both alternatives to litigation and having the court decide the legal issues. What are questions one should consider when evaluating these process options for resolution of legal issues in the family, such as divorce, custody, support/cash flow, and asset/debt allocation? Is there an issue regarding substance abuse? Is there a […]

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Best Interest of the Children

September 14, 2015

The process that the client selects to resolve issues pertaining to child custody, separation and divorce can have a big impact on the how the children adjust to a separation and/or divorce. Many options exist for dispute resolution in family law matters. Clients can present their case to a judge and ask the court to […]

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Early Action to Lay a Positive Foundation for Separation

September 8, 2015

It is not uncommon for one party to be more ready than the other party to end the relationship. He/she may have been thinking about separating for quite some time and even reached the conclusion that the relationship is over. That party may likewise be interested in dating or have a vision for the future […]

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