Nanci Smith - - Untangling Your Marriage

GUEST WEBSITE: https://nancismithlaw.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/DivorceUntangld https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciasmith/ https://twitter.com/DivorceUntangld 4 https://www.instagram.com/divorceuntangled/ Hashtags: #peacefuldivorce; #divorcebetter; #collaborativedivorce Nanci A. Smith, Esq., an attorney licensed to practice in Vermont and New York. She is the chair of the Collaborative Divorce section of the Vermont Bar Association, a leader in her collaborative divorce practice group, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She frequently writes and talks about divorce, family law, ethics, and collaborative divorce practices. She believes that a good divorce is possible when you show up for it with humility, compassion, and the correct support. Smith is the author of Untangling Your Marriage: A Guide to Collaborative Divorce (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Oct 11, 2022). Learn more at nancismithlaw.com. Segment Idea / So You Think You Want a Divorce I am contacting you about a segment idea around how to reframe divorce from a shame and blame game to a collaborative resolution model. The Big Story: Do you want an amicable divorce? Do you think your spouse would want an amicable divorce? Are you willing to ask for a different type of divorce process and stand up to pressure from friends and family about how you should handle divorce in an adversarial way? Is having a future, functioning relationship with your former spouse important to you? If so, consider collaborative divorce, a relatively new process that is fully legal, radically supportive, and downright practical. It is practiced in every state in the United States and throughout the world in Canada, Australia, Italy, England, and Israel, among other countries. The So What: Collaborative divorce, an out-of-court dispute resolution model, is a way to make meaning of your life during your divorce. You may not know anyone who has done this before, but the times are changing, and you can exert more control over your divorce process than you may realize. Key Points: Collaborative divorce is both a legal process and a mind-set, where your psycho-spiritual-emotional health is the key to a successful outcome. Family practice lawyer Nanci Smith, Esq., is experienced in the ins and outs of divorce from all sides. She can discuss: The 4 ways to get divorced The difference between a litigious divorce lawyer and a collaborative divorce lawyer Deciding if you are a good candidate for collaborative divorce Building a collaborative divorce team Pros and cons of acting as your own lawyer How to achieve emotional closure Creating a life after divorce The Collaborative Divorce Process in 5 stages The Source: Nanci A. Smith, Esq., is an attorney licensed to practice in Vermont and New York. She is the chair of the Collaborative Divorce section of the Vermont Bar Association, a leader in her collaborative divorce practice group, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She frequently writes and talks about divorce, family law, ethics, and collaborative divorce practices. She believes that a good divorce is possible when you show up for it with humility, compassion, and the correct support. Smith is the author of Untangling Your Marriage: A Guide to Collaborative Divorce (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Oct 11, 2022). Learn more at nancismithlaw.com. SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Why does Collaborative Divorce seem like such a contradiction? Who makes sure my needs are met in a CollaborativeDivorce? Is it really possible to get divorced without ever stepping foot in a courtroom? If I’m thinking about splitting up,who should I call first? How can I make my divorce easier on my kids? How can you support friends or family members through their divorce? What’s the best way to take care of yourself during a divorce?