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Mid Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance Annual Retreat
The MJCLA had a 1 ½ day retreat at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg NJ on March 4-5. We had Loretta “Lori” Gephart, MA do a presentation about Avoiding Team Splitting, Under and Over Functioning Team Members, the Psychological Dynamics of Divorce, and Team...
Registration Info for 2017 Forum
Please follow these tips for a successful registration for the IACP Forum in Philadelphia We hear people are having problems registering for the Forum. A funny thing happened this year on the way to the Forum, there is another group with the initials “IACP” holding a...
NJ-NASW Conference
Collaborative Professionals: Sharon Clancy, Esq. MaryBeth Baron, Esq. and Judith Feldman, MSW, LCSW attended the May 2017 NJ-NASW Conference at the Borgata in Atlantic City. They are all members of practice groups of New Jersey Council of Collaborative Practice...
Divorce Is Hard, Any Way You Spell It
Collaborative divorce has been referred to as a kinder and gentler way to untie the knot. And that is true. Collaborative practice offers divorcing couples the opportunity to divorce without the uncertainties that often accompany the adversarial process. It often...
What Happens In A Collaborative Divorce
There are many reasons to consider collaborative law over traditional divorce. When both spouses are committed to the process, the advantages are many and the disadvantages are few. The benefits of collaborative divorce include control over the outcome, reduced...
How Collaborative Divorce Saves Money
For those considering collaborative divorce, one of the first questions they often ask is, “How is working with a team of divorce professionals going to save money?" This is a common question because the collaborative process is a team approach. And to most people,...
The Pillars of Collaborative Practice
There are four key elements that form the foundation of the collaborative divorce process. Open Exchange of Information The hallmark of the collaborative process is the commitment to full transparency. At the beginning of the process, the parties agree in writing to...
Preparing For The Financial Component of Divorce
When facing a divorce it can be easy to become overwhelmed by emotions. There can be tremendous sense of uncertainty about the future. This uncertainty relates both to how the family dynamic will play out as well as the area of finances. Regardless of the situation,...
Frequently Asked Questions About Collaborative Divorce
The following are some of the most commonly asked questions about collaborative law. What Is Collaborative Law? Collaborative law is an alternative to divorce litigation that allows couples to end their marriages without going to court and without the conflict and...
Annual State Conference 2016
The Annual State Conference of the New Jersey Council of Collaborative Practice Groups was held May 4, 2016, at the Forsgate Country Club, in Monroe, New Jersey. Collaborative Practice Group Members as well as those supportive of the collaborative divorce process...