Cleland Collaborative Divorce

03/27/2024

Spread the loveWhen a divorced parent decides to remarry, what is the best way to teach their children to address the new step-parent? If the children’s other parent is still living and involved in their lives, then the safest and most respectful approach is to teach your children to call the step...

03/02/2024

Check out my most recent blog here.https://www.clelandcollaborativedivorce.com/other-musings/2024/03/02/a-better-divorce-process/

12/11/2023

Divorce requires people to make a lot of tough decisions. My blog helps people to make the right decision when it comes to choosing their divorce process.

11/26/2023

A better divorce outcome for you and your family starts with choosing the right divorce process. Read my latest blog to learn about how to make the right choice.

07/12/2023

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Take heart: there are ways to protect yourself and any children involved, and prepare for more joyful chapters ahead

04/22/2023

My new blog post helps people make an informed decision about the right divorce process for their situation.

Michigan recognizes three different avenues to obtain a divorce: litigation, meditation and collaborative practice. Litigation requires people to work through the court system to obtain a divorce. The other two avenues are mediation and collaborative practice. These methods avoid using the court sys...

01/18/2023

https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/hope-itself/articles/is-there-hope-for-marriage

Postromantic solidarity provides a basis for real hope.

01/15/2023

https://www.clelandcollaborativedivorce.com/other-musings/2023/01/15/the-three-avenues-of-michigan-divorce-law/
For anyone contemplating divorce, start by reading my latest blog.

Understanding Divorce Litigation, Mediation and Collaborative Practice

09/15/2022

Most models do not have a way to prioritize problems, which can lead to poor outcomes. We offer a theory-based way to create immediate to set priorities for...

08/26/2022

There is simply no evidence that any couples therapy approach is superior to another, which tells us there is something beyond our reductionist views of it all being just about attachment or differentiation or communication. Something more happens to couples exposed to any model. Success can come via many pathways.

08/26/2022

Enjoy this informative article featuring Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan

https://grkids.com/collaborative-divorce-west-michigan/

08/19/2022

Collaborative Practice provides you and your spouse or partner with the support and guidance of your own lawyers without going to court. Additionally, Collaborative Practice allows you the benefit of coaches, child and financial specialists all working together with you on your team.