Tag Archives: Collaborative Divorce

November 19, 2020

I Can Be Collaborative But My Spouse Will Never Agree To Anything

        In collaborative dissolution cases, this is a common objection when meeting for the first time with clients.  Another variation is, “I can be a terrific co-parent, just not with my spouse.”  I am often stymied by Continue reading…

November 4, 2020

Pro Se Divorce is Often Fraught with Problems – Even with the Best Intentions

      It may be tempting to save money in a divorce by drafting a decree with your spouse, or by completing a form decree. This is especially true if it appears that you and your spouse are in Continue reading…

October 12, 2020

A Little History: Sharing your idea with one person begins to change the world

            Thirty years ago, in 1990, a family lawyer in Minneapolis named Stu Webb had an idea.  He thought the idea was good enough to share with the Minnesota Supreme Court Justice at the time, Continue reading…

October 10, 2020

Politics, Divorce and “the other side”

Frustrated with the world of politics today? Unless you are reading this from your hospital bed, having just awakened from a long coma, I am going to guess the answer is yes. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, Continue reading…

August 22, 2020

Should I get Divorced During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

        Divorce is never an easy topic, nor should it be an easy answer – but what about during a pandemic? Is disrupting your family’s life to separate into two households the right thing to do when Continue reading…

January 23, 2020

Marriage Story, Really?!

There has been some buzz about the new film on Netflix called Marriage Story about a couple, Charlie and Nicole, with a son, Henry, going through divorce. I decided to watch it since this is my area of practice and Continue reading…

February 10, 2019

Wouldn’t You Rather Divorce in a Conference Room Than a Courtroom

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Wouldn’t it be great if families could complete their divorce in a conference room rather than a courtroom? That’s the thinking behind the Collaborative Process and what makes the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota so helpful to divorce professionals and Continue reading…

August 18, 2018

Reduced Fee Divorce – For Couples Who Want a Respectful, Collaborative Divorce

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If you want a respectful, affordable and uncontested divorce without breaking the bank, you’ll want to consider a Collaborative Divorce. Do you have a reasonable level of trust and ability to work together with your spous if you have the Continue reading…

May 20, 2018

ASD, Lockdowns, and Valentine’s Day 2018 – Part 2

April is Autism Awareness Month, the two month anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, and the 19th anniversary of Columbine.  Why talk about ASD and school shootings in the same sentence?  And why a divorce blog?  I Continue reading…

February 22, 2018

Unbundled Divorce: Getting just the right amount of legal help

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There is a “new” way of going through divorce that puts clients in charge.  It’s called “Unbundled Legal Service” and it means that the clients get to have legal advice without having the lawyers take over the full case.  This Continue reading…