I so often wish that the couples we work with in the Collaborative Divorce Process could see themselves in a parallel universe going through litigation so they could fully grasp the scope of what a huge difference CDP makes. An article written by CNBC writer Elizabeth MacBride entitled Avoid Divorce Settlement Blunders seeks to address […]
Last week, I wrote about the “misery spiral” and how easy it is for those going through a divorce to fall into it, primarily because of feelings of guilt and failure. The more I thought about it, the more I thought it would be useful to delve deeper into this and examine the underlying common […]
I recently stumbled upon a tongue in cheek article by Cloe Madanes entitled The 14 Habits of Highly Miserable People (click here for link). The author gives “strategies” for ensuring a life of self-sabotage and unhappiness. Few life events rival divorce when it comes to being the impetus for falling into a misery spiral and […]
I was recently asked to give advice to soon-to-be graduates of the William and Mary Law School. I shared with them the following, which forms the foundation for my practice and the principles of how I do business: The advice I have for new attorneys is to consider the big picture and think holistically. How do you […]
Last week, I posted about the interests of third parties and how these can throw a wrench into negotiations and poorly effect outcomes for separating couples. The grey area when it comes to these “Figures in the Shadows” are the children of separating couples. Though in Collaborative, we strive to put their interest’s front and center […]
A common topic which pops up throughout various mediation and negotiation trainings I have attended is how we as professionals are to screen and mitigate the influences of outside “shadow” figures who exert their influence over the decisions made by the parties directly in negotiation. The Drama Associated With Divorce Often times in family law, […]
I recently saw a Reuters article on DOMA and its implications on divorce. The article echoed many of my own thoughts that came to mind when I was out in San Francisco observing the celebrations in the streets the night it was struck down. Though the energy of the crowd was infectious, and I shared […]
I recently attended an immersion course in California at UCLA put on by the Center for Resolution Advocacy. The three day course left my head spinning as I listened to Ph.D. after Ph.D. present the latest theories on neuroscience, emotion, human interactions, trauma, and many other resolution related topics. One of the key takeaways for […]
A new book “How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy” is making waves on the press circuit (click here to view article) Its authors, Anne Milford and Jennifer Gauvain, explore the reasons behind an increasing number of women saying “I do” despite knowing deep in their hearts they should not be making a commitment to […]
As a society, we are fascinated by the wealthy—we constantly scrutinize and analyze their lifestyles and decisions, trying to learn what it is that sets them apart and allows them to be so successful. Many millionaires or billionaires actually come from middle class backgrounds and they understand value. Even though they have a lot of […]
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