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A collection of articles by CPSV members containing information on various collaborative practices, divorce, and trusts and estates topics.
by Peter W. Johnson, Jr.Financial Planner – pwjohnson.com We’ve all heard that we should get our estate plans done and keep them updated. And we’ve all heard the reasons: “protect your loved ones”; “if you don’t decide who gets your stuff then the courts will”; “reduce potential family conflicts”; “if you’ve had a change in …
by Cathy Daigle, CFP, CDFACertified Divorce Financial Analyst – www.cathydaigle.com What would Dorothy do? Divorce, taxes, and COVID-19 are all highly sensitive, emotionally driven topics often contributing to heightened levels of fear, if not managed. Simple techniques to calm, educate, and develop next steps help to make a difference in navigating one’s way during and …
By Beth Proudfoot, LMFTCollaborative Communications Coach One of the greatest challenges for divorced parents is learning how to communicate effectively with their co-parenting partners. There are good reasons for this. Oftentimes, there were communication and problem-solving issues during the marriage. And, especially at the beginning, feelings on both sides can be running high, and trust …
by Alan Nobler, Emeritus Many people spend a lot of time and money on the creation of estate plans. But for a variety of reasons, their families wind up in conflict after the passing. I liken the planning process to SCUBA diving. One of the first things you learn is to “plan your dive and …
by Cynthia Furze, Ph.D. Grief is different from depression, with huge implications for someone going through the process of a divorce. With any divorce comes loss. The sense of loss can range, from a sad readiness to move on all the way to a deep and shocked bereavement for a valued partner. Even when a …
by Alan Nobler, Emeritus Not every divorce leaves the ex-spouses at war. In Mediation and Collaborative Practice, we frequently will have couples who, regardless of whatever circumstances drove them apart as mates, remain committed to a cordial relationship for the benefit of co-parenting their children. They recognize they will remain in a relationship with their …
