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Articles From The
Center For Cooperative Divorce

MAKING MEDIATION WORK

• The ABCs of Divorce Communication
  Simple tools to improve communication between spouses and ex-spouses.
• Cooperative Divorce
  An introduction to the mediation process at the Center for Cooperative Divorce.
• Cooperation - The Key To Successful Mediation
  Overcoming the “natural enemies” of a lasting agreement.
• Were Getting Divorced - Should We Separate?
  How the date of separation can impact the final divorce judgment.
• Prepare- Prepare - Prepare
  How to save time, money and energy in negotiating an agreement for divorce.
• Mediators Relating in Divorce Mediation
  Who are the Center for Cooperative Divorce’s mediators?
• Fistful of Divorce Dollars
  Reducing the cost of divorce by choosing mediation.
  

THE CHILDREN OF DIVORCE

• The Parenting Plan and the Young Child
  What young children of divorce need – and what they don’t.
• Don't Divorce The Children
  Does divorce traumatize children? The answer depends on two factors.
• Best Interest Of The Children
  Is there a standard that defines best interest of the child?
• How Do you Develop a Parenting Plan?
  Tools for creating a child custody agreement.
• The Parenting Plan and the Teenager
  Providing for and protecting the development of the nearly adult child.
• Summer Time - Vacation and Visitation
  Tools for planning vacation time with children and each parent.
• Divorce and Holidays - Don't Fowl Out
  Respecting old traditions and writing new ones for family holidays.
  

THE FINANCIAL DIVORCE

• Sailing Separate Property through the Community Sea
  What is separate property and how is it managed?
• The Mysterious World Of Spousal Support
  Alimony – How much? How long? To who?
• California Community Property
  A brief overview of the California law regarding property rights in a divorce.
• War and Piece - Settling Finances in Divorce
  A considered approach to making practical financial decisions in a divorce.
  

THE EMOTIONAL DIVORCE

• Attitude - Good Or Bad - Does It Matter In Divorce?
  A brief look at how emotions and attitudes can impact divorce and its aftermath.
• Navigating the Murky Waters of Divorce
  Helping to manage feelings during divorce negotiations.
• Post Divorce - Getting Unstuck
  Thoughts on resolving the emotional divorce after the physical divorce is final.