Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Divorce”
By Susan Amato (and Chat GPT) With AI so much in the news, and being somewhat astonished with the responses it gave me about Collaborative Divorce, I wondered what AI might have to say about Divorce Mediation and whether I would agree with that analysis. Here’s what I learned from my query. So there you have it, I may never have …
By Susan Amato (and Chat GPT) With AI so much in the news, I wondered what it might have to say about the Collaborative Divorce Process, and whether I would agree with the analysis. Here’s what I learned from my query. I have to say I found this frighteningly accurate and concise, with the exception of the analysis about cost, …
Divorce doesn’t have to be messy or contentious, if you ask the right questions. Watch the video below for a quick explanation of the Collaborative Divorce process, and then give us a call to explore options for your unique situation.
Wondering what’s required or expected with regard to your custody orders in this unusual time? Below is what the St. Louis County Family Court expects. My advice is that this is a time to practice your best co-parenting and communication skills as you navigate through this with the mental and physical health of your children and both co-parents in mind. …
1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor mill on social media. 2. BE MINDFUL. …
In a time when you may be feeling the powerful negative emotions of jealousy, hurt, anger, fear and financial insecurity “taking the high road” in your divorce process and putting your own best foot forward can be challenging. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind as you are trying to do your best in this time of …
It’s the fourth quarter of the year, and if you are working on finalizing a divorce settlement, in addition to what may be tough conversations about how to do the holiday season in a newly restructured family, it’s also worthwhile to think about taxes. Your marital status on December 31 st determines whether your tax filing status will be married …
Susan was proud to present at the Missouri Bar Family Law Conference on Impasse Breaking Strategies in Mediation, along with our colleagues Cynthia Garnholz, J.D. and Nicole Pace, LCSW.
Did you know our friends at Sesame Street have online resources and activities to help kids deal with divorce?
Your mediator should require each of you to bring to the mediation complete documentation of all your assets, debts, income and expenses.
