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Collaborative Law Recent Article List Choose Wisely by By Brian Don Levy, Esq. Sometimes life happens, mistakes are made, trust is broken, and for any number of reasons we find ourselves choosing a divorce. It is at this point in time that we should carefully evaluate choices, plan and choose wisely. Collaborative Language by By Brian Don Levy, Esq. While divorce may be inevitable, the way you divorce isn’t. The process you choose is the second most important decision that you will make as you begin to transition your family from what it was to what it will be. Collaborative Philosophy by By Brian Don Levy, Esq. It has been said that roughly 50% or more of all marriages end in divorce. Non-marital relationships fail at similar rates as well. But the emotional devastation that often occurs with the breakup of a relationship doesn’t have to be. That is where Collaborative Practice lives. Don’t Be Fooled by By Brian Don Levy, Esq. Divorce is a problem to be solved, and not a battle to be won. Don’t be seduced by the hourly rates that divorce professionals charge. They mean nothing! The process decisions that have to be made, and the return on your investment in divorce professionals is a better place to be focused on. Don’t be fooled! The Christian Divorce by By Brian Don Levy, Esq. Collaborative Divorce is the family centered process for families in transition. If there is such a thing as a “Christian Divorce”, it might just look like this. Avoid the Rough Waters of Divorce - Plan and Control Through Collaborative Law by B. Daniel Lynch, Mediator How is a divorce like a journey through rough waters? Imagine that you and your spouse are about to undertake such a journey and are faced with deciding between two methods of travel. Collaborative Divorce in Southern California by B. Daniel Lynch, Mediator A collaborative divorce is an extended negotiation between the two spouses, with the aid and counsel of their respective attorneys, and, as needed, other professionals such as a financial planner, a child advocate, and a mental health professional acting as coach for each spouse. Disadvantages of a Litigated Divorce in Southern California by B. Daniel Lynch, Mediator Problems confronting a litigated divorce are made worse in Southern California because of congestion of the family courts with the large number of divorce cases. The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce/Divorce Mediation over Going to Court by B. Daniel Lynch, Mediator In both mediation and collaborative divorce, the parties maintain control and make all the decisions, instead of relying on a judge or court commissioner to do so. Issues are resolved much sooner, at a far lower cost, and with much less stress. Recent Collaborative Law Blog Posts     All Collaborative Law Blog Posts Related Article Archives Client/Attorney Relationship Collaborative Law     All Article Archives Navigate:   Home States California Divorce Source California Divorce Articles, News and Resources Collaborative Law Start Your California Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find California Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ALAMEDA ALPINE AMADOR BUTTE CALAVERAS COLUSA CONTRA COSTA DEL NORTE EL DORADO FRESNO GLENN HUMBOLDT IMPERIAL INYO KERN KINGS LAKE LASSEN LOS ANGELES MADERA MARIN MARIPOSA MENDOCINO MERCED MODOC MONO MONTEREY NAPA NEVADA ORANGE PLACER PLUMAS RIVERSIDE SACRAMENTO SAN BENITO SAN BERNARDINO SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOAQUIN SAN LUIS OBISPO SAN MATEO SAN BARBARA SANTA CLARA SANTA CRUZ SHASTA SIERRA SISKIYOU SOLANO SONOMA STANISLAUS SUTTER TEHAMA TRINITY TULARE TUOLUMNE VENTURA YOLO YUBA Join the Network California Divorce Products, Services and Solutions California Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. California Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free California Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. To file for divorce, one spouse must have lived in California for the last six months, and the county where the action is filed for the last three months. Spouses who have lived in California for at least six months, but in different counties for at least three months can file in either county. These California residency requirements must be met in order for the court to have jurisdiction of the case.

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