One of the first things we tell couples when meeting with us is that they need to determine what process they want to use to reach a settlement. There are several options available such as “pro-se” (which is a term for “do-it-yourself”), mediation, collaborative divorce, or litigation. When evaluating options, we encourage people to strongly…
Collaborative Divorce is a process in which parties agree to settle without resorting to litigation. There are several aspects of collaborative divorce that make it unique from the traditional process that most people are familiar with. The biggest advantage is it can be a much healthier, cost effective, and efficient way to resolve your case….
There are several things to consider when you are contemplating divorce and you do not have any minor children. Whether you did not have any children during your marriage, or your children are all grown, your divorce process will be different. Let’s take a look at the top 5 things to know about divorcing without…
When going through a divorce or dissolution, one asset that many couples have is life insurance. This may be something up for division as a marital asset, but before we can discuss dividing it, you must first understand how life insurance works. There are two different types of life insurance: term insurance and whole life…
Today it seems like everything has its own jargon, and the world of divorce is no different. You may learn a lot of new words and phrases, and you may be asked lots of questions. You will want someone on your team who can help you understand the jargon of divorce. For example: • Divorce…
Going through a divorce can be difficult in even the best of circumstances. At Alternate Divorce Solutions, we understand and are here to support you through this period in your life. When your spouse asks for a divorce, you may already be behind in the divorce process compared to your spouse. Perhaps your spouse has…
Divorce can be one of the most stressful life events you will ever experience. You shouldn’t have to make decisions that will affect the rest of your life without the help of a divorce financial professional. At Alternative Divorce Solutions, we specialize in helping people facing divorce make financial decisions with confidence. Our clients are…