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WILL I BE HAPPY? QUE SERA SERA
For many who are contemplating divorce, the decision to leave a marriage or relationship happens over time. Weighing the pros and cons often comes down to the question: “will I be happy?”. A Harvard psychologist, Daniel Gilbert, has been studying … Continue reading
Posted in After Separation, Divorce, Family, Preparing for Separation, Relationships
Tagged contemplating divorce, divorce, happiness, pros and cons
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HOW WIVES AS PRIMARY BREADWINNERS IMPACT ON DIVORCE
According to the 2006 study Wives as Primary Breadwinners, by Deborah Sussman and Stephanie Bonnell, there has been an increase in wives as primary-earners in families between 1967 (11%) and 2003 (29%). When wives are the primary-earners in … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Divorce, Family, Money
Tagged breadwinner, divorce, divorce in your 50's, financial issues in divorce, money, spousal support
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Five Tips on Approaching Divorce/Separation in a Healthy Way
Want to have a healthy divorce/separation? Here are some tips to get you on the right path: Don’t be afraid to get a handle on your family finances See professional help to tell your children you’re divorcing Educate yourself on all … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Preparing for Separation, Process, Relationships
Tagged communication, divorce, divorce professionals, low conflict divorce, settlement
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BEWARE THE LOLLIPOP SYNDROME
Recent research on children revealed that they are more determined that others will profit less than themselves, even if they suffer in the process. The experiment offered a child a choice between one lollipop for them and none for … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Family, Mediation, Process
Tagged collaborative law, collaborative practice, conflict in families, divorce, financial professional, legal and financial mediation, mediation, separation, separation agreement, settlement
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Toronto Star Article
Check out Ellen Roseman’s Article Separation’s high cost: Spending cut to the bone http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1270309–you-must-cut-expenses-to-the-bone-when-dividing-households (from yesterday’s Toronto Star online). In this article Ellen interviews our very own Eva Sachs about her role as a divorce financial analyst and her advice for … Continue reading
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Tagged collaborative law, collaborative practice, divorce, legal and financial mediation, separation
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Another Hollywood “Grey Divorce”
Although not headline news, Danny Devito age 67 and Rhea Perlman age 64 announced they have separated. Press notices refer to the couple as good friends and business partners. Friends and associates are quoted as being ‘totally surprised’ … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Divorce, Grey Divorce
Tagged 50 plus divorce, baby boomer divorce, celebrity divorce, divorce, divorce in your 50's, divorce late in life, grey divorce, late in life divorce
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Managing Expectations in Collaborative Divorce:
Divorce is often a stressful, difficult and long process; even the most agreeable spouses can take a while to work out an agreement that is suitable for all. Here are some ideas to keep in mind to help you manage … Continue reading
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Tagged collaborative law, collaborative practice, conflict in families, divorce, legal and financial mediation, low conflict divorce, separation agreement, settlement
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Going through a ‘grey divorce’ need not be so financially worrisome.
The article in The Globe and Mail this week, “Rising ‘grey divorce’ rates create financial havoc for seniors” by Linda Nguyen (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/rising-grey-divorce-rates-create-financial-havoc-for-seniors/article4553219/) paints a bleak picture for the rising number of those 50 and older who are separating or divorcing. … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Current Affairs, Divorce, Family, Grey Divorce, Mediation, Money, Preparing for Separation, Process
Tagged 50 plus divorce, baby boomer divorce, collaborative law, collaborative practice, conflict in families, divorce, divorce in your 50's, divorce late in life, financial issues in divorce, financial professional, grey divorce, late in life divorce, legal and financial mediation, separation agreement
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Nesting… is it right for your family?
Nesting, during the separation and divorce process, refers to the idea that children stay in the family home while the parents take turns spending time with the kids. For example, the parents may rent an apartment where parent A stays … Continue reading
Posted in After Separation, Children, Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Family, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Process, Relationships
Tagged children of divorce, collaborative law, collaborative practice, conflict in families, divorce, financial issues in divorce, living arrangements, low conflict divorce, mediation, separation
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Children of Grey Divorce
Divorce in your 50’s or 60’s means that your kids may be independent, or close to it and some may also be parents themselves. Research on adult children of divorce suggests that they are affected by conflict. Some may also … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Current Affairs, Divorce, Family, Grey Divorce, Relationships
Tagged 50 plus divorce, baby boomer divorce, children of divorce, conflict in families, divorce, divorce in your 50's, divorce late in life, grey divorce, late in life divorce, low conflict divorce
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