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Amicable Divorce: A Path to More Peaceful Separation
“I want my divorce to be long, stressful, drawn out, and costly!” – said no one, ever Divorce happens. To some people, it comes as a surprise while to others it has been on the horizon for a long time. Whatever the case may be, there is a growing trend towards approaching divorce harmoniously which…
Read MoreThe 3 Ingredients to Succeed at Getting Divorced Amicably
By Chloe O., The Divorce and Separation Coach Unfortunately, divorce is often portrayed in the media as a conflictual and war-like process. However, studies show that 90% of divorcing couples intend to divorce amicably. Fear of conflict is one of the most common reasons why my clients struggle with making the decision to divorce. But…
Read MorePam Traynor: Divorce Coach: Helping Clients & Helping Attorneys
Dedicated to the pursuit of helping others, Pam Traynor’s life’s purpose found a focused outlet during a pivotal times in her personal journey—her divorce and death of a partner. These transformative experiences not only deepened her self-awareness but also equipped her with invaluable insights into transition and personal growth. Join this episode of the Amicable…
Read MoreInsights for a Successful Child-Centered Divorce and Co-Parenting Experience
Presented by Rosalind Sedacca January is Child Centered Divorce Month! Join the Amicable Divorce Network for this Presentation by Rosalind Sedacca, CDC. This event is open to everyone-professionals & the public is welcome Insights for a Successful Child-Centered Divorce and Co-Parenting Experience Rosalind Sedacca, CDC is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network. She’s a…
Read MoreYour Divorce Consultation Checklist
When you meet with a divorce attorney it can be a stressful and emotional time. Many people don’t know what to ask or even what is important to ask. For that reason the Amicable Divorce Network has developed our Divorce Consultation Checklist. This checklist has 2 sides- 1 is the information you need to convey…
Read MoreShould I Keep the Mortgage in a Divorce?
This article was originally posted by Forbes and written by Heather Locus. We are so proud of our members Tami Wollensak and Susan Guthrie for their contributions! The original article can be found at this link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherlocus/2023/12/06/should-i-keep-the-mortgage-in-divorce/?sh=6095de3172b6 A wide range of memories and emotions are typically attached to the marital home. It is often the…
Read MoreNo Divorce Should Ever Go to Court
It is easy to say with a flourish of the pen, “no divorce should ever end up in court,” but in order to understand and consider viable options for high conflict divorce, the ones that end up in court, we must deconstruct the fundamentals. Divorce is about money and children. But, not just in the…
Read MoreHow does a Divorce go from Uncontested to Contested?
An “uncontested divorce” is one where the parties are attempting to negotiate and resolve their case themselves. Often called a “kitchen table agreement.” Often parties are unable to negotiate all of the terms themselves for a variety of reasons including lack of knowledge about the law, in ability to calculate child support or spousal support, unequal…
Read MoreSeven Reasons Why you Should Work with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
By Michael Bean, CDFA Finds the Money A CDFA helps you gather, track and analyze all financial data, including every aspect of eachtype of retirement plan. A CDFA helps find hidden or “forgotten” marital assets. Crafts Property Division Scenarios A CDFA works with you to craft a variety of financial scenarios to demonstrate the short andlong-term consequences of property division. A CDFA utilizes…
Read MoreWhat Happens to the Family Dog in a Divorce?
Who keeps the family dog? More and more, pet custody is becoming a contested issue in divorce cases. Join this discussion with pet custody specialist Karis Nafte who presents the key issues when looking at pet custody. She explains the different factors that should be looked at, the dog’s perspective, and provides key tips on…
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