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Back to School Basics for Busy Co-Parents
By Melissa Provence, Mediator,CDC, DCC

Back to school is upon us, and for most parents, it can bring a whole new set of challenges not to mention new routines and managing schedule changes. For divorced parents, there are even more details to figure out such as who is responsible for back-to-school shopping or paying for school lunches? Are you going […]
A Child Centered Divorce
By Melissa Provence, Mediator,CDC, DCC

Most of our divorcing clients with minor children are worried first and foremost about how the divorce will affect their children. When starting the divorce process clients often ask how to best tell the children about the divorce, how to protect them from emotional trauma, and what a co-parenting relationship will look like going forward. […]
Confidence in Conflict: Three Methods to Resolving Conflict Without Losing Your Cool
By Melissa Provence, Mediator,CDC, DCC

Divorce Coaches have unique expertise in divorce, co-parenting, parenting planning, child development, the impact of divorce on children, and all other issues related to divorce Divorce Coaching is not therapy. Instead, coaches specialize in helping you emotionally cope with divorce before, during and after the process.
What is a Divorce Coach and How Can they Help You?
By Melissa Provence, Mediator,CDC, DCC
Divorce Coaches have unique expertise in divorce, co-parenting, parenting planning, child development, the impact of divorce on children, and all other issues related to divorce Divorce Coaching is not therapy. Instead, coaches specialize in helping you emotionally cope with divorce before, during and after the process.
Ending a marriage? Don’t get divorced from financial reality in the process.
By Denise French, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, CRPC
Sound financial planning may be the last thing on your mind when divorcing but it may never be more valuable. A lawyer may be your first call when you decide you want a divorce. A financial advisor knowledgeable about divorce matters should be your second In many cases, a divorce has more impact on a […]
Retaining Your Assets in Divorce
By Denise French, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, CRPC
After years of working with those going through divorce, we have found individuals with two factors really thrive during divorce. Those who have (1) knowledge of the relevant facts and (2) realistic expectations are the most ‘successful’ in their divorce. Without accurate accounting of your finances, you may find that you cannot afford your life, […]
The Mediation Process – How It Works
By Denise French, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, CRPC
Mediation is a structured, interactive process where an impartial third-party helps disputing parties in resolving conflict using specialized communication and negotiation techniques. The mediator is there to aid the parties in reaching their own agreement. The mediated settlement agreement is not a decision by the mediator as to how the divorce should be decided; it […]
Oh, Divorce Debt. How Can I Ever Repay You?
By Denise French, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, CRPC
Q: My husband and I have a lot of assets—but we also have a lot of credit card bills. Everyone talks about dividing assets in a divorce settlement, but there’s not much said about debt. How does that work in terms of who pays what? A: You’re so smart to ask this question! Most people […]
Cryptocurrency in Divorce
By Denise French, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, CRPC
Coinbase (COIN) went public recently and had the attention of the investment world. Coinbase is a financial technology company that focuses on offering its retail users the ability to buy, sell, and own crypto and digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Doge Coin, and other currencies on the block chain. Coinbase reported they have more than 50 million retail users. […]
Mediation and Co-Parenting: Why It Works
By Melissa Provence, Mediator,CDC, DCC
As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for the children of the relationship. Not only are you trying to cope with a major life change, but you are also responsible for inflicting as little trauma as possible to the children of the relationship. […]