
FAQ – Fall 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I’m worried that…

LOVE IS NOT THE ANSWER
I’ve been struck by the stories of women, in my divorce coaching…

Meeting Anger in Children
During times of transition and grief, parents often expect sadness…

Preparation Ideas for your First Mediation Session
The following are a few thoughts and some guidance on how best…

Money and Divorce ~ Working with a Financial Neutral
What is a Financial Neutral? A financial neutral is a member…

Top 10 Tips to have a Successful First Virtual Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Session
Location - It’s important to find a private, quiet space…

A Tale of Two Divorces
A Tale of Two Divorces
Divorce #1 ~ Bob and Barbara:
Bob and…

Amicable Divorce: A Faster, More Efficient Path to a Financially Sustainable Separation
How a cooperative approach can help you achieve a quicker,…

How long does divorce take?
How long does divorce take?
In Oregon, there is no mandatory…

Divorce Options – 4 Different Ways to Divorce
Once a couple has made the decision to part, they have different…

What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
In Oregon, the cheapest…

Video on Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce Empowers you to resolve your…

10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Divorce or Separation
Talking to children about divorce is overwhelming. You might…

Video ~ Collaborative Divorce : A Safe Place
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
Follow the true-life…

Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works For So Many Famous Separating Couples (and Why It May Work For You In Oregon and Washington, Too)
Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works for So Many Famous…

Recipe for Confidence During Divorce: How to Avoid the Abyss
Recipe for Confidence During Divorce:
How to Avoid the Abyss Cook…

How Children Process Loss During a Divorce
As families begin the process of divorcing, understanding how…

Maintaining Privacy During Divorce
When someone consults an attorney about getting a divorce,…

Negotiating with Your Partner: Look Ahead, Not Backwards
A colleague recently shared some training materials from Bill…

Communicating with a Collaborative Divorce Team
Effective communication with your Collaborative Attorney…

More on Negotiation in a Collaborative or Mediated Divorce
More on Negotiation in a Collaborative or Mediated Divorce
Jim…

Divorcing Someone with Narcissistic Traits
Someone with narcissistic traits, as explained in the “Diagnostic…

Giving Thanks After a Split
When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come…

The Friendly Divorce
What a softer, gentler, amicable, low-conflict divorce or separation…

Peace is a Perspective
The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)…

How Much Will This Divorce Cost?
The cost of a divorce varies depending on the style of divorce…

Collaborative Strengths
Strengths of Collaborative Divorce
One of the strengths of Collaborative…

Consciously Moving Forward
I wish I could say that my former spouse and I processed our…

How (Not To) Fight
I picked up a little book at my daughter’s house last week…

What Is A Good Co-Parenting Relationship?
The effects of a divorce on the children involved can be detrimental…

Choosing between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
When you go through the divorce process, you will need to address…

Bridges’ Divorce Coaches
A divorce coach is a mental health professional – often a psychologist…

Collaborative Divorce Knowledge Kit
Is Collaborative Divorce right for you?
Download your free knowledge…

Why Mediation?
. . .why not just “ask the judge?”
Mediation is a confidential process…

How to Avoid an Expensive Divorce
If you want to avoid an expensive divorce, the biggest piece…

Can Divorce be Easy?
First, a couple of definitions:
Amiable Divorce:
You…























