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I’ve Decided to Divorce. Now What?
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
Making the decision to divorce is a difficult one. It is usually a months or years long process, and not something anyone takes lightly.
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Why Marriages End and What to Do Next
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
This is a difficult topic, but sadly, one many couples face. And while it’s hard to think about, it’s best to just tackle it head on.
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Protecting Your Children in a Divorce
December 14, 2016
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Children and Parenting
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Rhonda Cleaves
For most parents thinking about divorce, the well-being of their children is their most important priority.
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Love and War in the Time of Divorce
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
Let’s be honest – divorce is hard. For most, it is a war of inner emotions. It is grieving the loss of someone you loved and the future…
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Is a Collaborative Divorce a Contested Divorce?
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
There have been many clients who have come to my office and said, “Our divorce is going to be contested, so I don’t think we can use the…
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Can I File for Divorce while “Sheltering-in-Place”?
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
This may seem like a cruel question to some to address given that most of the world is abiding by shelter-in-place orders at the moment…
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Divorce Court Backlog and the COVID-19 Crisis
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
The coronavirus pandemic has brought many changes to many aspects of all of our lives. As of this writing, schools are closed for the…
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Divorce and the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
When considering whether to divorce, life can be an emotional roller coaster. There are so many things that weigh on your mind: Can I…
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Divorce in Plano
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
From a procedural perspective, divorce in Plano follows the same big picture road map as divorce in any other city in Texas. It goes…
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Our Divorce is Uncontested. Now What?
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
It happens more often than you might think. A couple decides to divorce, sits down for a long conversation, decides that they can amicably…
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Divorce – Know Your Options
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
I continue to be surprised by the number of people I meet who have never heard about what I do – help divorcing clients using the…
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Minimizing the Impact of Divorce on Children with Disabilities
December 14, 2016
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Children and Parenting
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Rhonda Cleaves
Some call it a disability, others call it special needs, but all find that these children are family blessings despite the day-to-day…
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Collaborative Divorce: How Hiring More Professionals Can Save You Money (Part 3: Child Specialists)
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
This is the final installment of my 3-part series on non-attorney professionals on the Collaborative Divorce team, and it’s for couples…
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Collaborative Divorce: How Hiring More Professionals Can Save You Money (Part 2: Neutral Mental Health Professionals)
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
First, let’s clear up this name – Neutral Mental Health Professional (Neutral MHP). Whenever I tell clients that we typically hire a…
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Collaborative Divorce: How Hiring More Professionals Can Save You Money (Part 1: The Neutral Financial Professional)
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
When learning about the Collaborative Divorce option, a common and understandable concern of clients is the cost of hiring multiple…
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5 Questions to Ask When Searching for a Divorce Attorney
December 14, 2016
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Attorneys and Legal Fees
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Rhonda Cleaves
Divorce is almost always a scary time for people. It comes packed with much emotion and uncertainty. And while many people think they are…
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What Will Your Children Say About Your Divorce?
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
Give this question some deep thought. As you do, keep this in mind: apart from the science of DNA, children FEEL themselves as 50% of you…
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Myth Busting: What a Collaborative Divorce Is and Is Not
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
The Collaborative Divorce process is still an unknown to many people. They have either never heard of it, or if they have, they hold many…
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Being Smart About the Cost of Divorce – Part 2
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
In my last blog, I shared how to control the financial cost of a divorce. But for most, there is a far more important cost to consider…
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Being Smart About the Cost of Divorce – Part 1
December 14, 2016
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Financial Issues
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Rhonda Cleaves
I wish I could tell you that divorce is cheap. Understandably, people want it to be. They want out of a marriage that has become…
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Post-Divorce Parenting – How Does Scheduling Work?
December 14, 2016
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Children and Parenting
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Rhonda Cleaves
Coming to terms with the fact that you (and same for your spouse) will no longer have access to your children 100% of the time is a…
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Collaborative Divorce: Who are the Professionals and are They Necessary?
December 14, 2016
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Collaborative Divorce
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Rhonda Cleaves
The Texas legal community is the leader in the international collaborative divorce movement, helping couples find a more dignified way to...
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I Am a Collaborative Divorce Attorney
December 14, 2016
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Attorneys and Legal Fees
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Rhonda Cleaves
Who am I? I used to answer that question with: I’m a Family Law Attorney. Most people at least thought they knew what that meant.
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Collaborative Divorce: The Solomon Decision or the Orange?
December 14, 2016
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Legal Process
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Rhonda Cleaves
It is sometimes difficult to explain the collaborative divorce process in a few succinct words. When you hear the word “litigation,” few...
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