Process & Other Professionals
There is so much to consider before you start the divorce process - explore it all here. Learn about divorce readiness, everything you need to know about finding and working with an attorney, and determining the best process for you moving forward.
Divorce Process Options - How to Decide
An introduction to exploring the process options for divorce and how to decide what's right for your situation.
Do It Yourself Process
Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Do it Yourself or "Kitchen Table" divorce process.
Mediation Process
Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Mediation divorce process.
Collaborative Law Process
Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Collaborative Law divorce process.
Litigation Process
Learn about the benefits and challenges of a Litigation divorce process.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Learn about the benefits and challenges of a ADR in a divorce process.
Motion to Compel
A formal request filed with the court asking a judge to require the other party to comply with a specific part of the divorce process or court order—often related to providing documents, information, or taking an action they are legally obligated to do.
Real Estate Specialist
A licensed real estate professional with expertise in handling property sales, buyouts, or refinances during divorce.
Therapist
In a divorce, a licensed mental health professional who provides emotional support, coping strategies, and guidance during and after the divorce process, for individuals, children, or families.
Forensic Accountant
A financial expert who investigates complex or disputed financial information, often to uncover hidden assets, analyze business records, or provide expert testimony in court.
CDFA
Also known as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a financial professional with specialized training in the financial aspects of divorce who help clients understand the short- and long-term impacts of proposed settlements, tax consequences, and asset division strategies.
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Also known as a CDFA, a financial professional with specialized training in the financial aspects of divorce who help clients understand the short- and long-term impacts of proposed settlements, tax consequences, and asset division strategies.
Arbitrator
A private, neutral individual—often a former judge or attorney—who listens to both sides in a dispute and makes a decision.
Parenting Consultant
A neutral professional who assists parents in making decisions about child-related issues by offering guidance, making recommendations, and may make binding decisions if authorized by the parents or Court.
Conflict of Interest
A situation where an attorney's personal or professional interests may interfere with their ability to represent their client effectively and impartially.
Financial Neutral
Also known as financial specialist, a CPA, CFP, CDFA or other financial professional who may be engaged as a neutral in a collaborative law process to gather and verify financial information and facilitate the financial negotiations.
