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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


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


Communication Breakdown: How to Avoid It
When a couple is having difficulty in their relationship and they begin the process of separation, communication which was often poor,...
LICDP
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Let's Talk- How To Talk to Your Spouse About Collaborative Divorce
Going through a divorce is a difficult and emotional time for a couple, but if you are on that path and considering Collaborative...
LICDP
Jun 22, 20212 min read


Divorce Story- What Will Yours Be?
Everyone has heard divorce horror stories, but those stories do not have to be your story. It is possible to divorce amicably and to...
LICDP
Jun 11, 20213 min read


The History of Collaborative- A Better Way Forward.
To those of us who practice Collaborative Divorce, the collaborative approach is a clear winner: divorcing spouses each have legal...
LICDP
May 24, 20212 min read


Finance 101: How To Address College Expenses for the Children
Depending on the age of your children, college planning may be in the immediate future or quite a distance on the horizon. Either way,...
LICDP
Apr 25, 20213 min read


"We Need To Talk": How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Divorce is a huge decision and life changing to say the least. Before you decide to tell your spouse, make sure that your mind is made up...
LICDP
Apr 25, 20213 min read


Relocation After Separation or Divorce: Things to Consider
Life involves change. And there are many changes in life, such as going from being single, to married or partnered, to possibly having...
LICDP
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Not All Retirement Assets Are Created Equal
It is important for professionals and their clients to understand the features and characteristics of the assets they have before them...
LICDP
Feb 24, 20213 min read


Listen Up: A Resolution for 2021
A New Year’s Resolution for Everyone Ever wonder why New Year’s resolutions fail? We are so excited to make the commitment, determined...
LICDP
Jan 26, 20212 min read


Co-Parenting and Collaborative- Why It Works
When parents consider a separation or divorce usually one of the most important concerns for either parent will be how the divorce will...
LICDP
Dec 15, 20205 min read


So, Who Keeps The House?: The Marital Residence and Divorce
For many couples going through divorce, the marital residence is their largest asset. This article will explore the options to consider...
LICDP
Dec 15, 20206 min read


Tips for Amicably Handling the Holidays with Your Children During a Divorce
The LICDP understands that Co-Parenting during the holidays can be an extreme source of stress for divorcing parents. Rest assured, there...
LICDP
Nov 30, 20202 min read


Collaborative Divorce & Special Needs Families
As the father of a child on the autism spectrum, the topic of financial planning for individuals with disabilities or special needs hits...
LICDP
Nov 29, 20201 min read


Staying Healthy During Divorce
Divorce is stressful. For most, the prospect of divorce conjures many common emotions: anger, mistrust, doubt, sadness, sense of loss,...
LICDP
Nov 1, 20203 min read


Red Flags and Alarm Bells – Activated Emotions at Play
Wedding bells resound as the happy couple conclude their marital vows. Filled with hope, desire, optimism, and love for each other they...
LICDP
Nov 1, 20203 min read


Healing Families Beyond the Couple- How Collaborative Helps Grandparents
The Collaborative Process is not just for divorcing couples; its positive impact can be experienced by entire families as well. For most,...
LICDP
Sep 20, 20203 min read


Who Needs a Financial Neutral Anyway? You Do.
The concept of a financial neutral is not novel to collaborative divorce. In litigation, the parties and their attorneys frequently...
LICDP
Sep 20, 20202 min read


We Are All Human... and Humans Have Feelings
What makes divorce a difficult and protracted process? Dealing with emotions. That may seem self-evident. Even though the divorce...
LICDP
Aug 16, 20203 min read
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