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One of the collaborative lawyers we work with has written a good article about how to introduce your spouse to the idea of considering collaborative divorce. Take a look — it might help you broach a sensitive topic with your ...

We are pleased to announce that Brett E. Jones, Esq. of Lazar & Schwartz has been elected to Co-Chair the Executive Committee of the Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association for 2016-2017. In her capacity as Co-Chair, she ...

A recent article on the MSNBC website entitled More Couples Seeking Kinder, Gentler Divorces reports on an interesting study which compares the costs involved in mediated, collaborative and litigated divorces. The study was prepared by the Boston Law Collaborative and analyzed 199 ...

The International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners is having its annual meeting in San Antonio this October, and has selected Kathryn to present an advanced workshop called “Creativity Through Comparative Law”.  One of the distinctive features of collaborative divorce is that ...

Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association Receives “Psychologically Healthy” Organizational Award, May 5, 2012 DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY- The Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association (HVCDDRA) is to be honored with the Hudson Valley Psychological Association’s Award in the ...

A Collaborative Divorce allows the parties to draw upon the expertise of various professionals trained to help them arrive at solutions which promote their long term best interest. For any attorney, mental health professional, or financial specialist who is considering ...