Comments for Collaborative Divorce Northern Virginia http://kaleslaw.com/blog Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:10:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 Comment on Jewish Divorce and Collaborative Law by Maury White http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=148&cpage=1#comment-253 Maury White Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:10:35 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=148#comment-253 In his book, Divorce Is a Mitzvah: A Practical Guide to Finding Wholeness and Holiness When Your Marriage Dies, Rabbi Perry Netter, addresses many of the questions which those considering divorce ask. The questions are universal; Rabbi Netter, a divorce', a father, a congregational rabbi and a pastoral counselor provides insight and wisdom taken from his personal experience and Jewish tradition. The tradition dates back as far as Deuteronomy 24:1, wherein the Torah mentions grounds for writing a bill of divorcement and, Rashi, who in the 11th Century made the pronouncement, "Divorce is a mitzvah." (From whence the title of Rabbi Netter's book is derived). In his book, Divorce Is a Mitzvah: A Practical Guide to Finding Wholeness and Holiness When Your Marriage Dies, Rabbi Perry Netter, addresses many of the questions which those considering divorce ask. The questions are universal; Rabbi Netter, a divorce’, a father, a congregational rabbi and a pastoral counselor provides insight and wisdom taken from his personal experience and Jewish tradition. The tradition dates back as far as Deuteronomy 24:1, wherein the Torah mentions grounds for writing a bill of divorcement and, Rashi, who in the 11th Century made the pronouncement, “Divorce is a mitzvah.” (From whence the title of Rabbi Netter’s book is derived).

]]> Comment on What Sorts of Clients Are Not Good Candidates For Collaborative Divorce? by Nicola - Divorce Coach http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=133&cpage=1#comment-79 Nicola - Divorce Coach Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:07:48 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=133#comment-79 I agree with you and I think it is unfair to force these people into a collaborative situation when they are not ready or willing. I agree with you and I think it is unfair to force these people into a collaborative situation when they are not ready or willing.

]]> Comment on Mediation Helps Families Find Parenting Solutions by Robert http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119&cpage=1#comment-75 Robert Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:28 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119#comment-75 When me and my wife separated through divorce, we had no choice but to settle arrangements when it comes to co-parenting. We have 2 young kids and we don't want them to suffer just because we needed to part ways. So me and my ex-wife are working hand in hand to take care of the kids. My wife also bought co-parenting planner/organizer from http://4help.to/parenting which really is of big help in this process. Hopefully we'll get things flowing smoothly as planned. Thanks for sharing this! :) When me and my wife separated through divorce, we had no choice but to settle arrangements when it comes to co-parenting. We have 2 young kids and we don’t want them to suffer just because we needed to part ways. So me and my ex-wife are working hand in hand to take care of the kids. My wife also bought co-parenting planner/organizer from http://4help.to/parenting which really is of big help in this process. Hopefully we’ll get things flowing smoothly as planned. Thanks for sharing this! :)

]]> Comment on How To Help Your Kids Through Separation and Divorce by Francis http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=110&cpage=1#comment-71 Francis Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:52:47 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=110#comment-71 My dad and mom separated last year and I am still dealing with this dilemma since I am the only child and I am close to both of them. Mom bought me this Planner/Time Manager from co-parenting-manager (http://4help.to/children). and so far, I have been recovering little by little and I have learned how to manage this situation. You may check on the website to learn more about this effective tool here http://4help.to/ My dad and mom separated last year and I am still dealing with this dilemma since I am the only child and I am close to both of them. Mom bought me this Planner/Time Manager from co-parenting-manager (http://4help.to/children). and so far, I have been recovering little by little and I have learned how to manage this situation. You may check on the website to learn more about this effective tool here http://4help.to/

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]]> Comment on How Does A Collaborative Divorce Differ From A Litigated Divorce? by admin http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=125&cpage=1#comment-64 admin Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:15:49 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=125#comment-64 In my experience: Mediation tends, if it works, to be the cheapest option, and it tends to work well for couples who are relatively low conflict. Collaboration tends to be higher in cost than mediation, but can handle a far higher level of conflict. Collaboration, compared to litigation, typically, I believe, is about half to 1/3 less in cost. The savings, I think, are most felt in the roughest cases, those that would have involved multiple hearings and extensive discovery. Litigated cases that settle quickly I don't expect would differ quite as much in price from collaborative ones (the process, though, would be much more unpleasant). In my experience:

Mediation tends, if it works, to be the cheapest option, and it tends to work well for couples who are relatively low conflict.

Collaboration tends to be higher in cost than mediation, but can handle a far higher level of conflict.

Collaboration, compared to litigation, typically, I believe, is about half to 1/3 less in cost. The savings, I think, are most felt in the roughest cases, those that would have involved multiple hearings and extensive discovery. Litigated cases that settle quickly I don’t expect would differ quite as much in price from collaborative ones (the process, though, would be much more unpleasant).

]]> Comment on Mediation Helps Families Find Parenting Solutions by Divorce New York http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119&cpage=1#comment-63 Divorce New York Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:54:30 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119#comment-63 Steve raises a great point. We also try to minimize the amount of conflict and a child's exposure to conflict. Thanks for the post and Steve, thanks for the comment. Steve raises a great point. We also try to minimize the amount of conflict and a child’s exposure to conflict. Thanks for the post and Steve, thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on How Does A Collaborative Divorce Differ From A Litigated Divorce? by Larry Schwartz, CPA http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=125&cpage=1#comment-60 Larry Schwartz, CPA Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:15:53 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=125#comment-60 Jonathan it seems to me that using the collaborative process would also tend to minimize costs. Is one of the benefits of collaborative divorce less damage to what I often refer to as the "family pocketbook"? It's difficult enough for these families already. Can you make a rough-perhaps relative magnitude vs quoting dollars-comparison of the costs of collaboration vs the costs of litigation or mediation? Jonathan it seems to me that using the collaborative process would also tend to minimize costs. Is one of the benefits of collaborative divorce less damage to what I often refer to as the “family pocketbook”? It’s difficult enough for these families already. Can you make a rough-perhaps relative magnitude vs quoting dollars-comparison of the costs of collaboration vs the costs of litigation or mediation?

]]> Comment on Parenting: Options for Resolving Disputes Among Divorcing Parents by admin http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-42 admin Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:00:22 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=8#comment-42 I actually don't know. My web guy helped me set up the blog, after I found myself struggling to get the look I wanted on my own. I actually don’t know. My web guy helped me set up the blog, after I found myself struggling to get the look I wanted on my own.

]]> Comment on Mediation Helps Families Find Parenting Solutions by Steve McDonough, Esq. http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119&cpage=1#comment-40 Steve McDonough, Esq. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:29:35 +0000 http://kaleslaw.com/blog/?p=119#comment-40 Excellent reminder that a top priority during divorce should be to minimize the amount of conflict, especially the kid's exposure to conflict. Mediation helps couples learn how to deal with conflict in a more effective, healthier way. This is a big benefit of mediation since parents that utilized the mediation process are oftentimes better equipped to handle issues that arise post-divorce with the children being the beneficiaries of better post-divorce parenting. Steve McDonough, Esq Excellent reminder that a top priority during divorce should be to minimize the amount of conflict, especially the kid’s exposure to conflict.

Mediation helps couples learn how to deal with conflict in a more effective, healthier way. This is a big benefit of mediation since parents that utilized the mediation process are oftentimes better equipped to handle issues that arise post-divorce with the children being the beneficiaries of better post-divorce parenting.

Steve McDonough, Esq

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