Recent statistics show that the decision to marry is losing popularity. It has also been statistically demonstrated that one out of two first marriages and three out of four second marriages end in divorce. Generations ago, divorce was perceived with a lot of stigma and while that perspective has somewhat improved, divorce is still frequently regarded as the launch into the fight of one’s life. Maybe this is one reason why people are opting out of marriage altogether. Maybe marriage wouldn’t be losing sociological ground if the divorcing population began to choose a divorce that is moral and honorable in its approach. Every...

Families experience stress and conflict in preparing for and sorting out the transfer of assets when one member passes away.  There are legal influences, financial considerations and emotional elements.  Just as there are in divorce.   Can they benefit from the principles an application of Collaborative Practice? In September, 2012, a group of professionals, sponsored by Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley,  offered a training tailored to using CP in Trusts and Estates matters.  I had a chance to speak with two of the attendees to get their thoughts on this cutting edge expansion of CP.  Their excitement is pretty contagious, check it out...