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Introduction "Collaborative divorce " is the new buzz word in family law practice. Its proponents enthuse about better and less costly settlements, greater client satisfaction, fewer accounts receivable, and less stress in the practice of law, than they can achieve through a conventional approach to family law disputes. How realistic are these claims? What are the down sides of "collaborative divorce "? Does the concept of "collaborative divorce " present ethical pitfalls and possible malpractice minefields for the unwary practitioner? Lawyers who participate in the "collaborative divorce " movement use methods borrowed from more established alternative dispute resolution procedures to resolve family law disputes without litigation. However, unlike more accepted dispute resolution procedures, in "collaborative divorce " the lawyers and their clients agree that they will not engage in formal discovery, will voluntarily disclose informa...

Q. “How can I stop crying so that I can function in my life and my job, and is it ok for my kids to see me crying?” A. Crying, grieving and feeling the loss of your relationship and the loss of your dreams of “living happily ever after” with one person is normal. It’s important to feel all of your emotions fully instead of trying to stuff them down or ignore them. Tears are not a sign of weakness. As one of my teachers, Barbara De Angelis, put it, tears are simply the ice around our hearts melting. We are important role models for our children about how to be responsible for our own emotional well-being. If you find yourself in tears in front of the children, let them know you’re feeling sad and that it’s normal to cry if you’re feeling sad. This normalizes their experience and gives them permission to fully feel and express their emotions as well. Explain to your children that feelings simply move through us. It is healthy for us to give them an outlet so we don’t get… stuck or ...