This blog takes a look at how Child Support payments are determined in both litigated and collaborative cases. If you’re involved in a divorce that includes a child custody battle, there are two inevitable topics that are going to come up during the course of resolving the case: # 1 Child Support; who’s receiving it, who’s paying it, and how … [Read more...] about Advantages of Using the Collaborative Divorce Method for Determining Child Support
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How Divorced Parents Can Work Together to Raise their Children
Children have a lot to adjust to and experience a lot of stress and changes in their lives when their parents divorce. The court will assign times for each parent have the kids, but this cold and often acrimonious division can be stressful for the children, and there can often be difficulties with communication and scheduling that lead to even more hard feelings between both parents. Sports, … [Read more...] about How Divorced Parents Can Work Together to Raise their Children
Collaborative Divorce With a Master Credentialed Collaborative Attorney
It’s no secret that the divorce process can be extremely overwhelming. Not only do couples have to deal with the emotions related to the separation, but there’s also the challenge of coming up with a fair resolution that works best for everyone in the family. Plus, regular life goes on, which means adding the divorce process to an already-full schedule of work and school obligations. When … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce With a Master Credentialed Collaborative Attorney
Kate Smith Recognized as Master Credentialed by Collaborative Divorce Texas
(April 26, 2017) Kate Smith has been recognized as a Master/Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas. To receive this highest level of distinction from Collaborative Divorce Texas, Kate completed a rigorous credentialing process, which included the fulfillment of specific standards for education, training, case experience, service, and leadership. Achievement of this … [Read more...] about Kate Smith Recognized as Master Credentialed by Collaborative Divorce Texas
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Shifting Perspectives
Most parents would agree that they are the best advocates for their children. Who else knows their children better, or knows the needs of their children better? During the difficult transition of divorce, who can best identify the needs of a child? A judge in the courtroom only familiar with a case file, or the child’s parents? One of the many benefits of the collaborative divorce process is … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting After Divorce: Shifting Perspectives
How Children Benefit from Collaborative Divorce
Making the decision to divorce is stressful for both you and your spouse. It’s easy to focus on feelings of disappointment, anger and hurt. However, when children are involved, divorce becomes a family matter. When you focus on the negative, it’s easy to forget that your children are involved in this process just as much as you are. It’s your responsibility as a parent to protect your child, … [Read more...] about How Children Benefit from Collaborative Divorce
