Category Archives: Collaborative Law

The Role of the Coach and Career Counselor in Collaborative Divorce

Posted on August 24, 2011 by GailNicholson

Considering a collaborative divorce and curious about the role of the divorce coach? And how exactly can a career counselor help? Coaches have mental health backgrounds. They are counselors, social workers and psychologists trained in the collaborative divorce process. Initially … Continue reading →

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Cost Savings Through Collaborative Divorce

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

Some practicioners try to sell the Collaborative Process as a cheaper alternative to traditional divorce.  I think that this is unfair to clients and incorrect.  It is absolutely correct that the collaborative process will be cheaper than going to trial … Continue reading →

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Breakdown of the Collaborative Process

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

As an attorney who practices both Collaborative Divorce and traditional litigation I experience both the cause and the effect of the breakdown of the collaborative process. The main reasons that I see for the breakdown of the process is as … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

While traditionally collaborative divorce is thought of applying to the end of marriage, the collaborative process (or something very similar) can be used to help people begin their marriage.  Collaborative pre-nuptial agreements are the result of open communication and full … Continue reading →

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Why Running To Court And Refusing Divorce Mediation Is A Bad Idea

Posted on January 26, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

Sometimes negative examples drive home the benefits of collaborative practice the most. At Stephens Margolin P.C. we help clients with both traditional litigation cases and collaborative cases.  As an Oregon lawyer practicing only family law, I frequently borrow from my collaborative … Continue reading →

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