Collaborative Divorce Articles
The Compelling Case for Collaborative Divorce
In the realm of family law, the adversarial approach to divorce often takes a toll on emotional well-being and financial stability. Collaborative Divorce, however, stands as a refreshing alternative, placing paramount importance on cooperation, communication, and...
Social Learning and the Role of the Mental Health Professional in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Social learning theory, which was developed in the early to mid-20th century by Albert Bandura, is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, modeling, and the role of social interactions in shaping behavior. His theory has...
Common Misconceptions About Divorce
Divorce is one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. And it is a decision made by many people in our society. Despite the ever-present nature of it in our communities, there are still misconceptions that should be dispelled. Here are just a few:...
Communication During and After Your Divorce
To infinity, and beyond… Well not quite. But when you are going through a divorce, it can feel as if the process will never end, especially if you’ve chosen litigation. During a litigated divorce, it’s not uncommon for spouses to have so much trouble communicating...
The Top 3 HUGE Settlement Mistakes
When you are facing a life changing decision like divorce, what do you think you will find more valuable: Someone to make you feel better by saying that nothing has to change, or someone who will give it to you straight, no chaser? I feel strongly that not enough...
How To Be In Control Of Your Divorce
Divorce can be a time in our lives when we not only have our usual day-to-day life, but we now have also added, willingly or not, a substantial number of responsibilities and requirements on top of this already heavy load. We worry about the impact on our finances,...
Retirement and Survival After Gray Divorce
As we get firmly settled into this new Millennium, one trend has firmly settled in with us: Baby Boomers divorcing at double the rate from the late 20th Century. As our life expectancies continue to increase, our attitudes about divorce continue to evolve. And while...
5 Mistakes Parents Make During and After Divorce
Divorce is stressful and creates a variety of emotions. It takes time for everyone to adjust to their new normal and for children to acclimate living in two homes instead of one. I often tell parents, adults choose to divorce, children do not, it’s not their decision...
5 Common Money Mistakes in Divorce
For most people, the divorce process is emotionally draining and mentally exhausting. Many people describe it as a time of being frozen, numb, or moving in slow motions. Despite that emotional and mental trauma, you will be expected to go through your finances with a...
Cynthia Barela Graham on the Hey Amarillo Podcast
Cynthia Barela Graham talks with Jason Boyett on the Hey Amarillo podcast about her unique style of law practice and her life in Amarillo. Listen to the podcast here: https://heyamarillo.com/cynthia-barela-graham The post Cynthia Barela Graham on the Hey Amarillo...
Divorce and Money – Covering All The Bases
I have been providing business valuations, characterization analysis and financial services for divorcing couples for over thirty years in Central Texas. I often tell clients considering a divorce that I believe the Collaborative process is the better of the bad, when...
Amie Rodnick appears on Think Tech Hawaii
Collaborative Divorce Austin member, Amie Rodnick appeared as a guest on Think Tech Hawaii. https://vimeo.com/778989702
What Is the Role of Custody Evaluations in a Divorce?
The role of custody evaluations in a divorce is to determine what is in the best interest of the children. A child custody evaluator will gather information from interviews with the family and also by gathering documentation, from the parties as well as other...
What am I Going to be Able to Keep After the Divorce?
Before asking, “What am I going to be able to keep?” There are important questions that need to be answered first: What are the assets that need to be divided? How long have you been married? What are the educational levels of each party? What is the earning capacity...
Visitation And Residency Restrictions – Time And Distance Is The “Driver”
When clients are considering their proposed visitation/possession schedule or residency restriction, whether they are preparing for negotiation, option building, or requested relief from a Court, there are certain overriding issues they should consider. Clients who...
What Does “Collaborative” Mean?
The term ‘collaborative divorce’ can sound like an oxymoron- words that just don’t go together. Many people assume that divorce has to be contentious and adversarial, so the word ‘collaborative’ doesn’t seem to be realistic. How can a process that involves pain,...
In Resolving Divorce and Child Custody Disputes What Do Truth and Justice Mean?
In March of this year at the State Bar of Texas Annual Collaborative Law Conference I delivered the closing speech. This was the third time in a row I was asked to be the last speaker at the Conference. In 2020 I talked about The Power of Hope. In 2021 I spoke on...
Collaborative Divorce: Preserving Relationships Post-Divorce
I recently lost a family member to cancer. Some people might not think of us as family, because he was my ex-husband. But because we divorced collaboratively, we were able to remain family from the very beginning of the divorce process up until I held his hand on his...
Divorce and Rising Interest Rates
Divorce already takes an emotional, mental, and financial toll on the family. The current real estate market has added to that with increasing interest rates, declining house prices and diminishing values in certain asset accounts Nationwide, there’s a shortage of...
Common Sense: Smart Clients Understand
Many clients think they are savvy negotiators, but they often fail to understand how their behaviors and attitudes towards each other throughout any divorce process effects the end result. What you and I see as common-sense negotiation tactics, are anything but that...