Divorce: Collaborative Divorce vs Court Venue

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There are two commonly used forums for divorce:  collaborative law, and civil law. Collaborative law allows each party to hire a lawyer and meet peacefully with the other party to make decisions about joint assets, while the other turns all decision making over to the court.  A simple comparison of the two models should make…

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Divorce: The Affect on a Child

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Children can be seriously affected by divorce.  It is up to parents to protect their children from the effects of their separation, as much as they possibly can.  Understanding how divorce affects children, and what can be done to protect them, should be at the center of every divorce proceeding where children are involved. Effects…

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