Peaceful PartingBy Tracy B. Stewart, CPA, CFP, CDFAReprint from Today's CPA, May/June 2005 While she was traveling, Marilyn's husband, Jeff, canceled her credit cards. He also filed child endangerment charges against her. When she returned, authorities put her in a mental health care facility to protect her child. Marilyn was not insane, nor was she a danger to her child. Jeff was filing for divorce, and was legally positioning himself for control of their finances and custody of their young child. |
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Divorce the Collaborative WayIn a collaborative divorce case, the divorcing couple does not have to strictly adhere to statutory guidelines for the division of property, child support, and visitation. As a result, the parties are free to craft agreements which fit the unique dynamics and resources of their restructured family. A collaborative divorce allows parents to recognize what is in the best interest of their children and to create and implement the best possible co-parenting relationship. In a collaborative divorce, you control the process and the result rather than leaving the outcome to a judge. |