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• "What is Collaborative Divorce?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How does Collaborative Divorce work?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How is Collaborative Divorce different from litigation?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How is Collaborative Divorce different from mediation?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How do I know if Collaborative Divorce is right for me?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "Is Collaborative Divorce expensive?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "In a Collaborative Divorce, can I still go to court if I choose to?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "Who makes up the Collaborative Divorce team?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How will a Collaborative Divorce affect my children?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "I suspect my husband is hiding assets. Is Collaborative Divorce right for us?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "My wife is very controlling. Will a Collaborative Divorce work for us?" -- Pauline Tesler, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "What are some of the advantages of choosing Collaborative Divorce?" -- Shawn Weber, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "Who should consider using Collaborative Divorce?" -- Julia Garwood, CA Divorce Lawyer

• "I'm concerned that my credit is going to be affected as I go through my divorce; what can I do to protect myself?" -- Paul Toohey, CA CDFA
• "What are the most common financial mistakes people make during a divorce?" -- Paul Toohey, CA CDFA
• "I want a divorce, but I am not sure I can afford it. What should I do?" -- Paul Toohey, CA CDFA
• "I am thinking of getting a divorce. What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst?" -- Paul Toohey, CA CDFA
• "Is it better to take more of the marital property, such as a house or IRA, instead of spousal support?" -- Paul Toohey, CA CDFA

• "Does Grief Recovery apply to losses other than death?" -- Russell Friedman, CA Grief Recovery Expert

• "My business is worth more than $20 million. Is my spouse entitled to a share of it?" -- Georgine Brave, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "I'm just starting my divorce. Can you give me your best tips?" -- Georgine Brave, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?" -- Julie Mack, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband and I have considerable assets. How can I be sure I'll get my fair share?" -- Julie Mack, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "My spouse just asked me for a divorce. What should I do first?" -- Julia Garwood, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "I am just starting my divorce. Can you give me your best tips?" -- Julia Garwood, CA Divorce Lawyer
• "Will it affect my divorce if I date other people?" -- Julia Garwood, CA Divorce Lawyer

• "As a mediation professor, tell us what is most important in the process." -- Mari Frank, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "Why should divorcing couples consider mediation?" -- Mari Frank, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy, and why is it important?" -- Mari Frank, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "What are the most important attributes of an effective divorce mediator?" -- Mari Frank, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "How can you learn about mediation?" -- Mari Frank, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "My friends have warned me that mediation doesn't work well with men. Is this true?" -- Shawn Weber, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator
• "Who shouldn't use mediation? Can it work for couples who argue a lot, for instance?" -- Julia Garwood, CA Divorce Lawyer-Mediator

• "Why do children become easily manipulated to hate a parent that they once loved?" -- Jayne Major, CA Parent Educator
• "How do attorneys and judges contribute to parent alienation?" -- Jayne Major, CA Parent Educator
• "Why don't therapy, parent education, mediation, and anger management work for obsessed alienating parents?" -- Jayne Major, CA Parent Educator
• "Can the bullying parent who undermines the other parent's rightful place in a child's life improve with an intervention program?" -- Jayne Major, CA Parent Educator
• "What happens if the parent doesn't succeed in rescuing their children from an obsessed alienator?" -- Jayne Major, CA Parent Educator

• "Can't we just take our own accounts and go our separate ways?" -- Linda Forman, IL CPA
• "We aren't divorced yet, and my husband is insisting on our filing a joint income-tax return." -- Linda Forman, IL CPA
• "How do I figure out what my wife's investments are really worth?" -- Linda Forman, IL CPA
• "Can I or should I keep the house?" -- Linda Forman, IL CPA
• "How can I tell what is a better deal, maintenance or child support?" -- Linda Forman, IL CPA

Legal:

• What should one know when hiring a divorce attorney?
  Michael Craven of Beermann Swerdlove LLP answers:  "I think the client and attorney must have chemistry. I represent people, not businesses..."

• "I built my business with no support from my spouse. Is he still entitled to a share of it?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "I am currently in a domestic partnership. Should I enter into a civil union?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "What can you suggest to your clients to help them through the divorce process?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "My marriage is in trouble.  What can I do?" -- Christopher Garibian, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "My wife is petitioning for sole custody of our three children. How do I protect my rights?" -- Christopher Garibian, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband verbally abuses me and threatens me.  What can I do?" -- Christopher Garibian, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "Tips" -- Christopher Garibian, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "How should I approach creating a prenuptial agreement?" -- Douglas Schoenberg, NJ Divorce Mediator
• "I've just separated from my husband.  Will my divorce be affected if I date other people?" -- William Laufer, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "I built my business with no support from my spouse.  Is he still entitled to a share of it?" -- William Laufer, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "A large part of my husband's income is in cash transactions and is never reported.  How do I ensure that I receive what I deserve?" -- William Laufer, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?" -- William Laufer, NJ Divorce Lawyer

• "Why should I use an attorney before mediation?" -- Alison C. Leslie, NJ Divorce Lawyer
• "How does a divorce mediator differ from a matrimonial attorney?" -- Douglas Schoenberg, NJ Divorce Mediator
• "What are your views on divorce mediation?" -- Douglas Schoenberg, NJ Divorce Mediator
• "How do you find a good certified divorce mediator?" -- Douglas Schoenberg, NJ Divorce Mediator
• "Tips" -- Douglas Schoenberg, NJ Divorce Mediator
• "How do you find a good certified divorce mediator?" -- William Laufer, NJ Divorce Lawyer

• "What is the Collaborative process?" -- Danny Zack, BC Divorce Lawyer

• "Do I need a lawyer to get divorced?" -- Danny Zack, BC Divorce Lawyer
• "How is child support determined?" -- Danny Zack, BC Divorce Lawyer
• "Are prenuptial agreements worthwhile?" -- Danny Zack, BC Divorce Lawyer

• "What is mediation?" -- Danny Zack, BC Divorce Lawyer

• "Who should use a collaborative-law resolution?" -- Judith Holzman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband says we 'will save lots of money using a collaborative approach to divorce, because we will only need one lawyer'. Is this true?" -- Nigel Mcleod, ON Divorce Lawyer

• "How much will a divorce cost me?" -- Robert Berman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Will my spouse be entitled to some of my pension after I divorce? If so, how can I prevent this?" -- Marie-Hélène Godbout, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Combien peuvent coûter les procédures de séparation ou de divorce?" -- Marie-Hélène Godbout, ON Divorce Lawyer

Legal:

• "What happens when children are abducted and taken to other countries? Is there any recourse?"
  Phyllis Brodkin is a Partner at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.   answers: "The situation where children are abducted from other countries has become much more common... "
• What is the holistic approach to divorce?
  Gary Stuart Joseph is a Partner and Firm Chair at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.  answers:" In the practice of family law we often take the holistic approach. We have to look at the full scope..."
• Most divorces never go to trial so why do family lawyers prepare as if they are?
  Gary Stuart Joseph is a Partner and Firm Chair at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.  answers: "Trial is the last resort in family law. Most cases can be resolved without a trial."
• Do you have any tips for divorcing people who have children?
  Gary Stuart Joseph, Partner and Firm Chair at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.  answers: "Divorcing people who have children have to remember... "
• How does joint custody work?
  Phyllis Brodkin is a Partner and Firm Chair at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.  answers: "Joint custody works differently than most people believe. Joint custody means..."
• "Is there a Common Law Act?" -- Judith Holzman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Our home has been in my wife's family for generations; do I have any claim on it, as her spouse?" -- Judith Holzman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Do I have to share my pension?" -- Judith Holzman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Do I have an obligation to pay child support once my children are over the age of 18, or younger if they have dropped out of school?" -- Judith Holzman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband and I own two large properties. Should I take one of the properties in the divorce settlement?" -- Ken Nathens, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "What happens to our debts when we divorce?" -- Ken Nathens, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My spouse has a substantial pension. Will I get a share of it in the divorce agreement?" -- Ken Nathens, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My wife wants to move the kids from Toronto to Vancouver. Can I stop her?" -- Brahm Siegel, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Who will pay for our kids' private school when we divorce? With the child and spousal support, I don't know how I'll afford the tuition." -- Brahm Siegel, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband's business is worth at least $60 million. How can I make sure he's not cheating me out of my fair share?" -- Evelyn Kohn Rayson, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Is it better to take a house or a cash settlement?" -- Evelyn Kohn Rayson, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My wife wants to move the kids from Toronto to Vancouver. Can I stop her?" -- Evelyn Kohn Rayson, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My spouse has a substantial pension. Will I get a share of it in the divorce agreement?" -- Evelyn Kohn Rayson, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "How do I find the best family lawyer for my divorce?" -- Nigel Mcleod, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My lawyer tells me that I am entitled to spousal support, but I feel guilty taking it because it was my affair that ultimately caused my divorce. What should I do?" -- Nigel Mcleod, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Can I represent myself in family-law court?" -- Robert Berman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "If I just want a divorce, do I have to got to court?" -- Robert Berman, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "Est-ce que c'est possible de déterminer combien de temps la séparation et le divorce pourrait prendre à finaliser?" -- Marie-Hélène Godbout, ON Divorce Lawyer

• What are the alternatives to going to court?
  Phyllis Brodkin is a Partner at Toronto family law firm MacDonald & Partners LLP.  answers: "Well, before we run off to court and go through that process..."
• "Who shouldn't use mediation?" -- Brahm Siegel, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "My husband and I have considerable assets (property, businesses, art, etc.). Will mediation work for us? Is it even wise to mediate?" -- Evelyn Kohn Rayson, ON Divorce Lawyer
• "What is mediation?" -- Marie-Hélène Godbout, ON Divorce Lawyer

Click here if you are a divorce professional who would like to know how to feature your videos on this page. Or call Dan Couvrette at (888) 217-9538 ext. 24.