Tag Archives: Collaborative Family Law

November 4, 2020

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

Categories: Children in Divorce • Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Finances and Divorce

      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 28, 2020

Collaborative Divorce Expands to Greater Minnesota

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce

      Since its inception in Minnesota 30 years ago, the Collaborative Divorce process has helped families in all 50 states and more than 25 countries find a healthier way to end their marriage without going to court.   However, Continue reading…

February 22, 2018

Unbundled Divorce: Getting just the right amount of legal help

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce

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…

September 12, 2016

How to Avoid the Divortex – Part 1

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce

Vortex: 1) a whirling mass of water or air that sucks everything near it towards its center; or 2) a place or situation regarded as drawing into its center all that it surrounds, and hence, being inescapable or destructible Sound Continue reading…

September 6, 2016

A Reluctant Spouse

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mental Health

As many know, because Minnesota is a no fault divorce state, one spouse not being ready does not need to stop the process from moving forward. The ready spouse can file for divorce and the process moves on in court Continue reading…

August 1, 2016

Divorce Blog about Divorce Blogs

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Finances and Divorce • Money and Divorce • Money and Finances

While researching for this post, I came across a number of divorce-related blogs.  The blog medium provides an efficient and concise opportunity to share information and educate the public.  This blog focuses on the collaborative process — where clients commit Continue reading…

June 30, 2016

What Would a Court Do: Property Division and Cash Flow (Part 2)

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

As a collaborative attorney, I am often asked “what would a court do?”  Although parties in a collaborative divorce are not asking the court to make decisions in their case, what the law is and how a court may view Continue reading…

February 16, 2016

Initial Consultation

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

In the Twin Cities, many family law attorneys offer a free consultation to learn about your options.  This is a time to meet your potential new attorney and ask your questions.  The consultation can serve three main purposes. First, you Continue reading…

January 28, 2016

Real Women Shovel Snow (and Real Men Wash Baby Bottles)

Categories: Divorce • Family Law • Parents

Most couples have rather specific roles in their marriage. After all, a marriage/family is like a team and everyone needs to do their part for the household to run smoothly. It’s not uncommon for Dad to fill a more traditional Continue reading…

December 15, 2015

Consultation to Learn About Collaborative Law

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

Many collaborative law attorneys offer a free consult – 30-60 minutes to meet your potential new attorney and get some questions answered. The consult serves two main purposes: learn about your options and get to know your potential attorney. Until you have Continue reading…