Collaborative Divorce: The Withdrawal Provision
The attorney withdrawal provision is a cornerstone of the Collaborative Divorce process. According to court rules, a case cannot be called “collaborative” unless both attorneys and spouses agree that if either spouse decides to go back to traditional court-centered litigation, the attorneys will withdraw. Both spouses will have to find new attorneys to represent them. […]
Divorce and Emotional Stress
Divorce consistently ranks as one of the top stressors one can face in a lifetime. Dealing with divorce is often accompanied by emotional, spiritual, interpersonal, financial, and even physical effects. You may feel worthless, hopeless, or helpless, and you may blame yourself for “failing” at your marriage. You may experience conflicts with your spiritual belief […]
Divorce and Finances
During a divorce, individuals are forced to make the most important financial decisions of their lives at a time when they are least able. Collaborative divorce understands the stress that you and your family are facing and is a kinder, gentler, and often a more dignified approach to divorce. Addressing the legal and financial aspects […]
Divorce and Children
Clearly, children are affected by divorce, often as much as or more than the divorcing couple. Whether the harmful effects endure, though, is largely dependent upon how the parents handle themselves during the process. A Collaborative Divorce always prioritizes the needs of the children, and through the process, extra support is available to parents so […]
Divorce Information & Articles
Starting the divorce process can be a very daunting task. There are so many decisions to be made, so many factors to consider, and in many cases, other people, such as children, to care for. Tennessee state laws and filings related to divorce, child custody, and financial support are complex. There is a lot of […]