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Protecting Your Children During Divorce
By: Amy Reinstein-Augenstein, Esq., LCSW Date: October 1, 2025 Divorce can feel overwhelming and emotionally draining for everyone...
LICDP
Sep 295 min read
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Collaborative Divorce and Blended Families: Navigating Complex Dynamics with Care
By: Joelle Perez, Esq. Date: September 1, 2025 Divorce is rarely simple, but when blended families are involved, the emotional and...
LICDP
Sep 13 min read
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Life After Divorce: Building a New Financial Plan
By: Donna LaScala, CDFA Date" August 1, 2025 Divorce is not only the end of a marriage or the re-imagining of a family. It also...
LICDP
Jul 293 min read
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Cultural Competence and the Collaborative Law Team
By: Lara Traum, Esq. Date: July 1, 2025 Divorce is never just a legal event - it is a profound emotional and cultural reckoning. For...
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Jul 13 min read
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Divorce and Mental Health: Real Struggles Nobody Talks About (And How to Protect Your Peace)
By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. Date: May 20, 2025 Going through divorce is hard. As a divorce attorney, I can tell you that for certain. But,...
LICDP
May 213 min read
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Why Staying Out of Court Matters So Much for LGBTQ Couples
By Concetta G. Spirio, Esq. Date: May 21, 2025 Have you ever wondered why it’s especially important for LGBTQ couples to avoid the...
LICDP
May 213 min read
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MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE FOR CRAZY PEOPLE- WE'RE NOT CRAZY!
By: Randy Heller, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC Date: April 28, 2025 WHY DO WE NEED A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ON OUR COLLABORATIVE TEAM? Â "We...
LICDP
Apr 282 min read
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Co-Parenting During the Holidays: How to Put Your Child First After Divorce
By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. Date: April 20, 2025 Springtime is here, and so is Easter. And while the season may bring up images of pastel...
LICDP
Apr 207 min read
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Top Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce
By: Kristen Devaney, Esq. Date: April 1, 2025 Divorce is never easy, but when handled with clarity and care, it doesn’t have to be as...
LICDP
Apr 12 min read
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What to Do When You Know You Need to Get Divorced: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. Date: March 11, 2025 Knowing when it's time to get a divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions...
LICDP
Mar 117 min read
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Collaborative Divorce Sounds Ideal, But Isn’t That Expensive?
By: Jacqueline Caputo, Esq. Date: March 3, 2025 All too often, I explain the Collaborative Process to a potential client in a...
LICDP
Mar 33 min read
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When Valentine's Day Highlights the Need for a Divorce: Recognizing the Signs
By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. February 12, 2025 Valentine’s Day is typically seen as the ultimate celebration of love. It’s a time for couples...
LICDP
Feb 125 min read
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Preparing Financially for Divorce- Are You Ready?
Divorce does not have to wipe you out financially. Preparing Financially for Divorce: A Guide from a Financial Member of LICDP By:...
LICDP
Feb 35 min read
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Who Cares? Why Human Resources and Management Teams Should Care if Their Employees Are Getting Divorced
A lively discussion unfolds around the coffee table – is it a bonding session or a crucial turning point? By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq....
LICDP
Jan 146 min read
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Choosing the Right Path for Your Divorce in New York; Collaborate and Don’t Litigate
Navigating divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with unfamiliar processes and legal jargon. Many people are unsure how...
LICDP
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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It's Your Divorce: Which Path Will You Choose?
By: Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. We all know someone who has been divorced. Admit it. Maybe it's someone you are close to. Maybe it's someone in...
LICDP
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Born This Way: Mediation & Collaborative Divorce Processes in the LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ Community has always faced difficulty protecting themselves, frequently denied rights usually taken for granted by the general...
LICDP
Mar 24, 20223 min read
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Financial Control--Imbalances in Marriage
As is frequently reported, one of the major causes of divorce is disagreement over money. Why is this? Isn’t money one of the topics...
LICDP
Nov 10, 20213 min read
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Legalized Marriage for the LGBTQIA+ Community: Has it Resolved All Issues?
Legalized same sex marriage has only been available across the United States since June 26, 2015, as a result of the Supreme Court 5-4...
LICDP
Aug 19, 20215 min read
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What is a Streamlined Collaborative Divorce?
What Is the Streamlined Collaborative Model? The Streamlined Collaborative Model is a new and developing approach to divorce in which...
LICDP
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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