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The Collaborative Mindset
FAQs, stories, thoughts and articles on divorce from the collaborative perspective.
The Three Avenues of Michigan Divorce Law
November 25th, 2023
Michigan recognizes three different avenues to obtain a divorce: litigation, meditation and collaborative practice. Litigation requires people to work through the court system to obtain a divorce. The other two avenues avoid using the court syste…
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Key Factors When Choosing a Divorce Process
April 22nd, 2023
Michigan recognizes three different avenues to obtain a divorce: litigation, meditation and collaborative practice. Litigation requires people to work through the court system to obtain a divorce. The other two avenues are mediation and collabora…
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Thinking of Filing for Divorce in Wayne County? Think Again.
January 10th, 2022
Thanks to a change in divorce law in Michigan Wayne County residents have a choice to resolve their divorce completely outside of the court system through mediation or collaborative practice.
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Divorce Via Mediation, Five Key Considerations – An Overview
June 23rd, 2021
Divorce via mediation maximizes communication, collaboration, thereby providing people with more control, reducing conflict and stress and a better adjustment to your post-divorce life.
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Divorce Litigation and the Five Key Considerations – An Overview
May 25th, 2021
Divorcing couples are immediately faced with a decision about how to proceed with the divorce process. It is important that they begin by consulting with divorce experts to help them determine what options are appropriate for their situation, includ…
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Divorce Via Zoom
April 21st, 2021
Understanding how Zoom affects the divorce process is important when facing a divorce. With mediation or collaborative practice, divorce by Zoom presents an opportunity to reduce the time, cost, & improve the process in terms of guidance & pa…
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The Keys to a Better Divorce
March 24th, 2021
Historically divorce is associated with high costs and a long and stressful process that can be difficult for everyone involved. Today people have options that make it possible for them to significantly reduce the cost, time and stress of divorce.
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Preparing For Divorce - Part 2
January 14th, 2021
Contributor: Sean Cleland
It is a well-known fact that many divorces are initiated at the beginning of the New Year. In Part 1, of my guide to preparing for divorce, I explained the initial four steps you might wish to consider as you prepare.
In Part 2, the following link…
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How Many Attorneys Does it Take to Get a Divorce?
January 13th, 2021
Do divorcing couples each need their own attorneys or can they share one attorney? The answer depends on what each spouse needs from an attorney.
Attorneys have two roles. One is to be a guide or counselor for people. Attorneys are trained to ide…
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Preparing For Divorce
December 7th, 2020
Contributor: Sean Cleland
Anyone considering a divorce should PREPARE before starting the divorce process. Understanding the issues, options and alternatives available can significantly impact the outcome of any divorce.
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