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FAQ – Fall 2026

September 8, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I’m worried that…
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LOVE IS NOT THE ANSWER

September 1, 2026
I’ve been struck by the stories of women, in my divorce coaching…
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Meeting Anger in Children

August 26, 2026
During times of transition and grief, parents often expect sadness…
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Preparation Ideas for your First Mediation Session

August 20, 2026
The following are a few thoughts and some guidance on how best…
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Money and Divorce ~ Working with a Financial Neutral

July 22, 2026
What is a Financial Neutral?  A financial neutral is a member…
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Top 10 Tips to have a Successful First Virtual Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Session

July 7, 2026
Location -  It’s important to find a private, quiet space…
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A Tale of Two Divorces

June 1, 2026
A Tale of Two Divorces Divorce #1 ~ Bob and Barbara: Bob and…
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Amicable Divorce: A Faster, More Efficient Path to a Financially Sustainable Separation

May 20, 2026
How a cooperative approach can help you achieve a quicker,…
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How long does divorce take?

April 11, 2026
How long does divorce take? In Oregon, there is no mandatory…
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Divorce Options – 4 Different Ways to Divorce

March 3, 2026
Once a couple has made the decision to part, they have different…
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What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?

February 4, 2026
What is the cheapest way to get a divorce? In Oregon, the cheapest…
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Video on Collaborative Divorce

December 29, 2025
Collaborative Divorce Empowers you to resolve your…
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10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Divorce or Separation

October 29, 2025
Talking to children about divorce is overwhelming. You might…
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Video ~ Collaborative Divorce : A Safe Place

July 27, 2025
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You? Follow the true-life…
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Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works For So Many Famous Separating Couples (and Why It May Work For You In Oregon and Washington, Too)

June 11, 2025
Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works for So Many Famous…
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Recipe for Confidence During Divorce: How to Avoid the Abyss

April 28, 2025
Recipe for Confidence During Divorce: How to Avoid the Abyss Cook…
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How Children Process Loss During a Divorce

March 31, 2025
As families begin the process of divorcing, understanding how…
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Maintaining Privacy During Divorce

March 20, 2025
When someone consults an attorney about getting a divorce,…
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Negotiating with Your Partner: Look Ahead, Not Backwards

March 11, 2025
A colleague recently shared some training materials from Bill…
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Communicating with a Collaborative Divorce Team

February 4, 2025
  Effective communication with your Collaborative Attorney…
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More on Negotiation in a Collaborative or Mediated Divorce

January 20, 2025
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Divorcing Someone with Narcissistic Traits

December 9, 2024
Someone with narcissistic traits, as explained in the “Diagnostic…
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Giving Thanks After a Split

November 14, 2024
When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come…
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The Friendly Divorce

September 19, 2024
What a softer, gentler, amicable, low-conflict divorce or separation…
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Peace is a Perspective

August 14, 2024
The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)…
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Divorce Cost

How Much Will This Divorce Cost?

August 1, 2024
The cost of a divorce varies depending on the style of divorce…
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Collaborative Strengths

July 25, 2024
Strengths of Collaborative Divorce One of the strengths of Collaborative…
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Consciously Moving Forward

July 9, 2024
I wish I could say that my former spouse and I processed our…
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How (Not To) Fight

July 2, 2024
I picked up a little book at my daughter’s house last week…
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What Is A Good Co-Parenting Relationship?

June 8, 2024
The effects of a divorce on the children involved can be detrimental…
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Choosing between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

June 7, 2024
When you go through the divorce process, you will need to address…
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Bridges’ Divorce Coaches

April 15, 2024
A divorce coach is a mental health professional – often a psychologist…
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Collaborative Divorce Knowledge Kit

January 5, 2024
Is Collaborative Divorce right for you? Download your free knowledge…
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Why Mediation?

September 25, 2023
. . .why not just “ask the judge?” Mediation is a confidential process…
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How to Avoid an Expensive Divorce

August 7, 2023
If you want to avoid an expensive divorce, the biggest piece…
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Can Divorce be Easy?

July 9, 2023
First, a couple of definitions:   Amiable Divorce: You…
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