by Cindy Elwell | Jul 13, 2016 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
I was reading the other day about a particular litigated divorce case which resulted in a 36-day trial and $500,000 in lawyer fees. That’s half a million dollars! The divorcing individuals were not wealthy – he worked as a police officer and she had a part-time...
by Cindy Elwell | Jun 22, 2016 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
Denise Foster, our Divorce With Dignity provider in Alameda County, CA, was recently interviewed on a radio program by Ronnie Joy, The Midlife Dating Coach. Ronnie asked Denise to talk about how she can help people who are considering amicable divorce or separation....
by Cindy Elwell | Jun 8, 2016 | Amicable Divorce and Conflict Resolution, Dealing with Divorce Lawyers
Divorce papers, documents stating the desire for a divorce and outlining the reasons for filing, must be filed in every divorce case. We’ve all heard about one spouse receiving “divorce papers” from another and it usually carries a very ugly connotation. But this...
by Cindy Elwell | May 25, 2016 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
The definition of amicable divorce is a subject of much debate. Many people feel that the phrase is an oxymoron. By its definition, divorce is an adversarial process, so how could it possibly be amicable? But believe it or not, it is possible to have a quick and easy,...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 13, 2016 | Amicable Divorce and Conflict Resolution
How does divorce work? Well, no matter how you look at it, it is never easy. It can be a long, drawn out process and there may a lot of emotional upheaval on both sides. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the subject, it is almost impossible to avoid the ugly...