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How to Achieve a Child-Centered Divorce

January 29, 2020 By Barbara Cole

Child Centered Divorce

What is a child-centered divorce? It starts with the parents’ commitment to put the overall welfare of their child or children first—before the parents’ needs for power, property or positioning in the case. The “Mission Statement” of Divorcing Parents: Children Are the Priority For a divorce to be child centered the conversation and commitment starts in the first interview with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Values

What are the Most Common Causes for Divorce?

October 11, 2019 By Barbara Cole

Causes of divorce

People carry many misconceptions about divorce.  They often assume it is due to issues such as money or religious differences.  Often the problem goes much deeper and is more organic.  It has been my experience that the most common reasons for divorce come down to one of these three things: Addiction: One partner has a  addiction to alcohol, drugs, … [Read more...]

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How to Handle Stress During a Divorce

May 28, 2019 By Barbara Cole

Stress during a divorce

For many people, divorce can represent the most stressful event they will ever experience.  Stress can lead to negative outcomes in the divorce case and in someones life post-divorce.  Here is a look at how to handle the stress that can come with a divorce. Focus On Self-Care to Alleviate the Stress and Anxiety Often, the issues with the marriage have already started to cause … [Read more...]

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4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce

November 7, 2018 By Barbara Cole

Marijuana and divorce

How to avoid finding yourself on the wrong side of MAD in a family law case: Marijuana, Alcohol and Divorce The 4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce. Best Interest of the ChildrenThe JudgeNew laws on MarijuanaAttorney fees and costs Best Interest of the Children How to avoid being on the defensive in your custody case.  If you have used or are … [Read more...]

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Giving Thanks

November 23, 2017 By Barbara Cole

Thankfulness

One of the most difficult things to remember while a family is transitioning to a new divorced reality, is to be thankful for what came before that allowed them all their good blessings.  Those blessing being children or the opportunities of having experienced life together. There is also the opportunity to learn from the pain that has been inflicted in their relationship.  We know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Communication, Divorce, Thankfulness

Divorce for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

August 22, 2017 By Barbara Cole

Open for Business

Entrepreneurs are very special people.  They are innovative, self-motivated, and creative people.  Generally, they go all in both in their business and in the partnerships with their families.  However, sometimes they do not give enough care to things at home and they end up in our office. While entrepreneurs are sincerely dedicated to their families their entrepreneurial talent … [Read more...]

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