Financially Preparing for Divorce

| April 7, 2021
Woman going through financial records.
Getting a divorce is stressful both emotionally and financially. There is no doubt about it! There are so many “plates” to keep spinning at the same time, but did you know when you use a collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse are surrounded by a team of experts that are willing to help you keep your “plates” spinning, with… Read More

Divorce and Your Children’s Emotional Health – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, April 3

| March 18, 2021
Little girl sitting on moms lap playing patty cake
Going through a divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved.  With professional help, you will be able to help your kids through your divorce. Join us on April 3 to learn tips on how you can help your children through your divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.… Read More

Spring Cleaning – Does That Include Your Marriage?

| March 16, 2021
By: Shawn D. Skillin, Collaborative Family Law Attorney and Mediator After 24 years as a Divorce Attorney, I have noticed some patterns emerge in my practice. They have evolved a little over the years as we’ve trudged through recessions and a pandemic. But the current trend seems to hold.  Spring and Divorce go hand in hand.  This pattern was found… Read More

Divorce and Your Finances

| March 3, 2021
divorce attorney
Divorce is often the biggest financial transaction of your life. What to do with the house? How to divide retirement accounts?  What about college? How to pay the bills?  Divorce often results in a decreased standard of living for everyone involved, at least for the short term.  In addition, you are making these decisions under stress, which can mean that… Read More

Collaborative Practice San Diego’s Board Choose Committee Members

| February 24, 2021
On January 27th, Collaborative Practice San Diego held its first Board meeting of 2021 to plan for the coming months. There is no doubt that 2020 challenged all of us in ways we never thought was possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to say that we made it through and made it through by successfully helping clients… Read More

Committee Chairs Appointed for the 2021 IACP Event

| February 22, 2021
On January 27th, Collaborative Practice San Diego held its first Board meeting of 2021 to plan for the coming months. There is no doubt that 2020 challenged all of us in ways we never thought was possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to say that we made it through and made it through by successfully helping clients… Read More

Don’t Let Divorce Ruin Your Life!

| February 17, 2021
By Shawn D. Skillin, Esq. Lynn Waldman, LCSW, Counselor and Divorce Coach recently published a Blog entitled “Is Divorce Ruining Your Life.”  In my experience as a Divorce Attorney, this is a sentiment frequently expressed by clients, even the ones that want the divorce to begin with. In her blog, Lynn reminds us that divorcing spouses are not really “starting… Read More

Child Custody in a Collaborative Divorce

| February 10, 2021
2020 was a trying year. One thing that may stood out to you the most is the need to begin the divorce process. And with that decision, your children are part of your decision to seek a marital dissolution. Your children are the best part of your marital journey, and you want to preserve and keep intact what you can,… Read More

How a Financial Specialist Can Help You Through Your Divorce – Join Us for Divorce Options San Diego Workshop, March 6

| February 10, 2021
Couple sitting at table with financial advisor.
If you are going through a divorce it’s important to understand how a financial specialist can help you. Join us on March 6 to learn how important a financial specialist is to your divorce. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.… Read More

Divorcing in the Month of Love

| February 5, 2021
February is the month of love. Do you have concern about divorce process? Collaborative San Diego can help you, contact us today at (858) 472-4022 to schedule a consultation! But what if love is lost? What if instead of falling in love, or being in love, you are facing the end of love or the transition from marriage to divorce?… Read More