By Wendy Habelow Even under the best of circumstances, communication can be strained as a relationship is ending. Yet keeping the lines of communication open is essential for reaching an agreement in a divorce. Collaborative is ideally suited to help divorcing partners learn more effective communication strategies and is fundamentally designed to provide for face-to-face […]
June 12 is National Children’s Day, a day on which we honor the children in our lives by slowing down and refocusing on important things. Collaborative Divorce recognizes the need to focus on children, not only in terms of divorce, but also how children develop their character and what parents need to keep in mind. […]
By Psychologist Wendy F. Habelow Collaborative Divorce was developed as an alternative to traditional litigation, where attorneys and judges play a large role in determining outcomes for clients and families. In contrast, the Collaborative process is an alternative to court-based divorce. Here, clients are supported and empowered to shape their own destiny and the future […]
By Psychologist Wendy F. Habelow A gray divorce refers to couples who decide to part ways over the age of 50, often after a long-term marriage. When it comes to gray divorces, it is important to keep in mind that although the developmental needs of adult children are quite different than minor children, they often […]
CCDG Psychologists Wendy Habelow, Ph.D., and Elaine Ducharme, Ph.D., discuss the three components of a divorce: legal, financial & emotional — and how #CollaborativeDivorce addresses them.
In March 2020, Covid affected every facet of our society, including closing the courts. With a backlogged system, it’s still difficult to get into the courts. CCDG Psychologist Wendy Habelow, Ph.D. and CCDG Family Law Attorney Attorney Robert B. Fried discuss the Connecticut Family Court System and the advantage of Collaborative Divorce now more than […]
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. When it comes to divorce when mental illness is involved, a Collaborative Divorce might be a helpful approach for clients who have mental health issues. In a Collaborative Divorce, partners are able to discuss mental health conditions and needs with safety and understanding, without fear of it being […]
Reflecting on the celebration known as National Children’s Day in the United States, which happens annually in June, we in Collaborative Divorce recognize the need to refocus on the important things. Taking one day may not be enough, but using it as an opportunity to redirect behaviors may be an important step in a child’s […]
By Wendy Habelow, Ph.D. In traditional litigated/adversarial divorces, in “cooperative” divorces in which two attorneys try to work cooperatively together, or even in attorney-led mediations, there is no one trained to understand and support couples with mental health issues. In Collaborative Divorce, a mental health expert, sometimes referred to as the coach, always is part […]
Collaborative Divorce Offers Services & Resources to Prioritize the Needs of Children HARTFORD, Conn; March 2, 2021 – Each year, March 2 marks World Teen Mental Wellness Day, a day dedicated to raising greater awareness of mental health issues among teens and providing education about removing stigmas surrounding preventative mental health. When it comes to […]
CCDG’s Divorce Experts Recognize ‘Children are a Parent’s Most Precious Gift’ and Offer Services & Resources to Prioritize the Needs of Children The month of January tends to see a spike in divorce filings, so it is no coincidence that January is recognized as National Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month, a time dedicated to alerting parents […]
In normal circumstances, separating or divorcing families face new and daunting challenges during the holidays. This year is even more complicated. When it comes to divorce and the holiday season, consider how a Collaborative Divorce may be be particularly effective for families, children and the parents who may be alone. “In non-Covid times, the holidays […]
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. When considering divorce when mental illness is involved, Collaborative Divorce can be a very successful approach. “Collaborative is thought of as ‘divorce with dignity,’ where respect, patience and compassion are central tenets of the approach and process. These tenets are especially evident when one of the partners struggles […]
West Hartford Psychologist Offers Tips for Coparenting during Social Distancing
CCDG Licensed Psychologist Wendy F. Habelow Shares Insights to Help Divorced Parents Cope with the Current Situation HARTFORD, Conn; April 23, 2020 – As Americans struggle to navigate the new reality of social distancing during the Covid 19 pandemic, divorced and separated parents have the added stress of figuring out how to coparent effectively, […]
For Immediate Release Aug. 13, 2019 Local Expert: Collaborative Divorce Takes Whole Family Approach to Resolving Conflict HARTFORD, Conn.; Aug. 13, 2019 – Vacations, outdoor events, the beginning of a new school year – for many, August is synonymous with family time. But for some, this month marks the season for divorce. Research from […]
