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Why Are There Fewer Collaborative Divorce Filings? The increase in the failure of the collaborative process—up 55 percent—is one of the reasons. Read more
In an interview, Dr. Barbara Landau talks about her life, becoming a lawyer and the evolution of the consensual dispute resolution (CDR). Read more
Trends in family law practice have changed over the years; some of these trends have been positive, some neutral and some quite negative. Read more
A constructive divorce can save divorcing couples from wreaking psychological and financial damage to themselves as well as their children. Read more
The prototypical model of collaborative law in divorce requires opposing attorneys to withdraw from representation upon the collapse of the negotiations. Read more
Conflict transformation for separating couples is a daunting task. Mediators have the best chance of alleviating the devastating experience of divorce. Read more
Under the model rules of professional conduct, lawyers have a duty to screen potential Collaborative Law (CL) cases for appropriateness and obtain clients’ informed consent to use CL. Read more
If you think you're going to be in a difficult situation, remind yourself of these two steps before you start talking. And if you're in the middle of an argument, you can always shift to thi... Read more
Divorce settlement negotiations are neither the beginning nor the end of your relationship. Here are some tips to keep you grounded and on track when facing this situation. Read more
