Decades ago, as divorce became easier and more common in the U.S., it was still fairly rare for older couples to split up. Whether due to different attitudes toward divorce or some other reason, so-called "gray divorce" was uncommon -- until now. No longer a rarity...
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows what it is like at the start of the process. You and your spouse likely bought a house, saved money, and made plans for the future. The two of you may have even discussed where you will retire. As soon as you realize you are...
How my parent’s divorce influenced my career path into Collaborative Divorce.
Your spouse’s addiction cast a pall on your marriage. That addiction took up a great amount of space in your relationship, and, as a result, you see no other choice but to pursue divorce. For the divorce process, you want things to go gently, because your spouse –...
On our latest episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, we were fortunate enough to have a second conversation with an established consultant, writer, and mentor Karen S. Bonnell. Because she is also a former divorce coach and mediator, she has an intimate understanding of...
So many things that you thought were private get aired out in a divorce proceeding. Tax returns, financial statements and even details on infidelities. A significant amount of personal and financial information will be publicly available. It is all too much and often...
On a recent episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, we sat down with a former client of ours, Jason. If you are dealing with child custody, this episode is for you. There will be times during the process when you may feel alone, angry, or uncertain about the future. Jason...
Consultant, writer, and mentor Karen S. Bonnell returns to the Akiona Law Podcast! Karen discusses her three Coaching Buckets for parents and dives into her most recent book, which she co-wrote with Patricia Papernow, Ph.D.: The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to...
Anyone who has gone through the divorce process understands how difficult it can be—especially when children are involved. When marriages end, there can be a lot of animosity and anger. Some people apply those feelings toward attacking their spouse through their...
We wanted to take the time to discuss collaborative law because so few people know about it. Before we dive in, you should know an attorney’s mindset and approach influences the way they practice. For instance, on the Akiona Law Podcast, our guest told us a story...