6 Steps for Talking About Collaborative Divorce With Your Clients
and Collaborative Law Divorce Process Progress Worksheet
developed by Fellow, Kate van Dyke
2009 IACP Survey Results
Abstract by CLII Fellow, Theresa Kulat - February 2010
FAQ Based on Results of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals' Crescent Research Project: What are the characteristics of people who choose Collaborative Divorce? Among IACP survey responders, 59% of all husbands and 60% of all wives were between 40 and 54 years of age. There were more wives than husbands 39 years of age or younger (27% vs. 21%), and more husbands than wives 55 years or older (20% vs. 13%). . . .
Articles:
Working Together: Collaborative Divorce Law Opens Lines of Communication
Lifestyle, November 15, 2006
Divorce by nature is painful and life altering. . . "With a litigated divorce you can basically kiss the relationship goodbye." (Theresa Kulat). . ."I believe that people can do divorces peacefully." (Anne Mudd). . . "Once [the clients] get through and understand the emotional piece, it makes it easier to get through the legal and financial part." (Linda Lucatorto). . .
In Housing Slump, Breaking Up Is Harder To Do
Los Angeles Daily Journal
With couples reluctant to sell, mediators and collaborative lawyers say they are being asked to craft ever more creative settlements, keeping divorcees' homes in their hands until the market recovers...
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Books:
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Collaborative Divorce: The Revolutionary New Way to Restructure Your Family, Resolve Legal Issues, and Move on with Your Life
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2006 book by Pauline Tesler, J.D., and Peggy Thompson, Ph.D., which is is an excellent book on collaborative divorce for couples considering this option. Pauline Tesler is a California certified family law specialist and Peggy Thompson is a licensed psychologist. Together they formed the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Click here to download the E-book. |
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The Collaborative Way to Divorce: The Revolutionary Method That Results in Less Stress, Lower Costs, and Happier Kids--Without Going to Court
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2006 book by Stuart Webb, J.D., and Ronald Ousky, J.D. This is another excellent book on collaborative divorce. Stuart Webb, a Minnesota lawyer, is the founder of collaborative divorce. He started the movement on January 1, 1990.
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Collaborative Law: Achieving Effective Resolution in Divorce without Litigation: 2nd Edition |
2008 book by Pauline Tesler. This book is written for lawyers and should be read by lawyers practicing collaborative divorce. |
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Links:
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