The Workshop
SECOND SATURDAY workshops deal with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way. With the guidance of trained professionals, workshop participants gain greater understanding of the confusing and challenging divorce process. Learn from experts who have guided thousands of people through divorce.
Workshop Topics
- The divorce process
- Child custody and support
- Protecting yourself legally and financially
- Preparing for divorce financially
- Dividing property
- Tax consequences
- Dealing with a hostile spouse
- Helping your family cope
- Rebuilding self esteem
- Avoiding divorce courts
Agenda
- 9:00-9:15 – Registration
- 9:15-10:15 – Legal Considerations Presented by a Family Law Attorney
- The divorce process and legal fees
- Protecting yourself legally and financially
- Child custody; child and spousal support
- Avoiding court through mediation and collaborative law
- 10:15 – Break
- 10:30-11:00 – Family Concerns
- Presented by a Marriage and Family Therapist
- Dealing with a hostile spouse
- Helping your family cope with the stress of divorce
- Rebuilding self esteem
- 11:00-11:45 - Financial Issues
- Presented by a Financial Advisor
- Preparing for divorce
- The process of dividing property
- The tax consequence of divorce and how that can impact your financial situation
- 11:45-12:00 – Questions and Answers
