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Collaborative Divorce Explained: A Team Approach to Divorce
The Respectful Divorce Podcast: DWRW 2026
On today's episode of the Respectful Divorce Podcast, Tim talks with members of the New Jersey Council of Collaborative Practice Groups: Collaborative Divorce attorney Anna-Maria Pittella and Financial Professional Stacy Udell. [button...
Co-Parenting Support is Built Into Collaborative Divorce
Most couples are facing divorce for the first time, and therefore, there are a million conversations they have not yet had on the subject. Out of all of these conversations, the ones that couples worry about the most are the ones they need to have with their children....
What If the Process Fails and I Lose My Attorney?
The most common fear expressed by people considering collaborative divorce is that they will lose their attorney if the process falls apart, since no professional who signed the Participation Agreement that commits people to the Collaborative Divorce Process can...
Can We Do Collaborative Divorce If We Don’t Get Along?
Many people may rule Collaborative Divorce out as an option because they are no longer on good terms with their spouse. They believe that for the Collaborative Process to be considered, everyone has to “get along.” Although it would make the process smoother if the...
We Don’t Need a Therapist! Why is There a Mental Health Professional in the Room?
A common question that divorcing couples ask before deciding to pursue their divorce using the Collaborative Divorce process is why a mental health professional is necessary. They may be worried that this requirement says something about their mental health. Although...
The Role of Forensic Accounting in Divorce
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and financially complex, especially when significant assets or financial discrepancies are involved. In 2022 alone, there were over 670,000 divorces across 45 states and Washington, D.C., according to the CDC, highlighting just...
Collaborative Divorce Preserves the Family’s Health
Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things that may happen to a family. How the spouses handle the process may be the most important factor in determining how everyone functions afterwards. Collaborative Divorce allows the family to proceed through this...
Collaboration Over Conflict: Financial Guidance for Amicable Divorce
Collaborative divorce offers an alternative to traditional litigation—one that prioritizes transparency, respect, and cooperative problem-solving. In this process, couples work with a team of professionals, including attorneys, mental health specialists, and financial...
Why Consider Collaborative Divorce? Part 2
My prior blog article explained the various options available to spouses considering divorce. This blog article addresses the pros and cons of collaborative divorce as one of those options. Settling on Your Own: First, spouses who try to settle on their own can save a...