Who’s Involved in the Process?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nFocuses on the long-term financial effects of divorce. Areas of expertise include alimony, dividing property, determining the future value of retirement and pension funds<\/a>, and calculating any divorce payments. Basically, they focus on anything will affect your long-term financial picture in the case of divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>COLLABORATIVE ATTORNEY<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n(NON-LITIGATION), also known as\u00a0collaborative practice,\u00a0divorce\u00a0or\u00a0family law,\u00a0is a\u00a0legal process<\/a>\u00a0enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their collaborative professionals including collaboratively trained lawyers, coaches and financial professionals in order to avoid the uncertain outcome of court and to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of\u00a0litigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>COOPERATIVE PRACTICE<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe parties and their lawyers begin the case with a common commitment of creatively settling all issues.\u00a0 They go to court only if they cannot reach a reasonable settlement.\u00a0 They use an agreement describing how the negotiation process will work. If the parties do not settle, the lawyers can continue to represent them. The process is very flexible and can be as formal or informal as desired.\u00a0 For example, the cooperative negotiation agreement may be oral or in writing.\u00a0 The process typically involves \u201cfour-way meetings\u201d with the parties and lawyers, though some negotiation may be directly between the lawyers or parties when appropriate. The agreement may provide for a \u201ccooling off\u201d period before the parties could go to court (except in an emergency).\u00a0 If parties and lawyers have a hard time reaching agreement, they may hire a mediator to help resolve disagreements.\u00a0 The process may take place before a case is filed in court or while a court case is pending. In some places, the court may support the process. . (ref. americanbar.org)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nChild custody evaluation is a process in which a mental health professional, typically a psychologist, evaluates you, your child, and your co-parent to make a recommendation to the court regarding custody and visitation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>CREDIT REPAIR CONSULTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAdvocates for clients who are in need of help in repairing their finances by negotiating with lenders and creditors on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE COACH<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns. Divorce coaches have different professional backgrounds and are selected based on the specific needs of the clients.\u00a0 For example, some divorce coaches are financial planners, mental health professionals, lawyers, or mediators who have experience dealing with divorcing clients.\u00a0 (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE MEDIATOR<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs a neutral third party who has special training to assist divorcing couples in discussing and resolving issues related to their separation and divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FAMILY LAW PRACTICE (Litigative) <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs used in a contested action, where someone else, such as a judge may make the final decisions for the parties unless the parties settle before trial. During the litigation process, there may be a series of hearings and temporary orders (e.g. temporary custody and support), culminating in the final orders. Final orders regarding the real issues in the case (e.g. custody, support, division of assets) are usually entered only after there has been a trial with witnesses. (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>FINANCIAL ADVISOR\/PLANNER\/ANYALYST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPerform essential yet different functions in the field of market analysis. Financial analysts research financial statements, tax returns, and investments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAnalyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property. A forensic accountant analyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWhether appointed by the court, agreed upon by the parties, or hired\u00a0for\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the parties (usually in bitterly contested cases),\u00a0forensic psychologists\u00a0work to resolve issues regarding\u00a0child custody\u00a0in the family courts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARER <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA legal document assistant is a non-lawyer authorized to assist with the preparation of legal instruments. Unlike a paralegal, legal document assistants do not work under the supervision of an attorney.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL SERVICES \u201cUNBUNDLED\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe clients hire them to perform a specific task or represent them for only a limited process or issue of the matter instead of the entire legal matter. There is no standard unbundled process because lawyers perform many different tasks and clients have different needs. Some specific tasks that clients may hire lawyers to perform include (but are not limited to): evaluating the client\u2019s analysis of a case, advising about legal rights and responsibilities, advising about court procedures, advising about other dispute resolution options, suggesting documents to be prepared, reviewing documents, drafting documents, conducting factual investigations, giving references to appropriate experts, performing legal research, evaluating settlement options, planning for negotiations, providing standby telephone assistance during negotiations, planning for court appearances, appearing in court for a limited purpose, and assisting with an appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMental health professionals have long been involved with divorcing families, but recent years have seen an increase of sophisticated service models, along with some controversy about them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMay assess the treatment of a child by the parents in question and present this information to the court with a report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PROPERTY APPRAISER<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHas the legal responsibility to discover the market value set by activity in the real estate marketplace and to appraise property accordingly. The market value of your property is a prediction of the most probable selling price, based on actual sales of like properties in similar neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PSYCHIATRIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMay become involved in a child custody dispute either as a treating psychiatrist for a child\/parent or as an expert witness\/custody evaluator. In distinguishing these two roles, it is important to first have an understanding of the types of witnesses in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nFocuses on the long-term financial effects of divorce. Areas of expertise include alimony, dividing property, determining the future value of retirement and pension funds<\/a>, and calculating any divorce payments. Basically, they focus on anything will affect your long-term financial picture in the case of divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>COLLABORATIVE ATTORNEY<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n(NON-LITIGATION), also known as\u00a0collaborative practice,\u00a0divorce\u00a0or\u00a0family law,\u00a0is a\u00a0legal process<\/a>\u00a0enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their collaborative professionals including collaboratively trained lawyers, coaches and financial professionals in order to avoid the uncertain outcome of court and to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of\u00a0litigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>COOPERATIVE PRACTICE<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe parties and their lawyers begin the case with a common commitment of creatively settling all issues.\u00a0 They go to court only if they cannot reach a reasonable settlement.\u00a0 They use an agreement describing how the negotiation process will work. If the parties do not settle, the lawyers can continue to represent them. The process is very flexible and can be as formal or informal as desired.\u00a0 For example, the cooperative negotiation agreement may be oral or in writing.\u00a0 The process typically involves \u201cfour-way meetings\u201d with the parties and lawyers, though some negotiation may be directly between the lawyers or parties when appropriate. The agreement may provide for a \u201ccooling off\u201d period before the parties could go to court (except in an emergency).\u00a0 If parties and lawyers have a hard time reaching agreement, they may hire a mediator to help resolve disagreements.\u00a0 The process may take place before a case is filed in court or while a court case is pending. In some places, the court may support the process. . (ref. americanbar.org)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nChild custody evaluation is a process in which a mental health professional, typically a psychologist, evaluates you, your child, and your co-parent to make a recommendation to the court regarding custody and visitation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>CREDIT REPAIR CONSULTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAdvocates for clients who are in need of help in repairing their finances by negotiating with lenders and creditors on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE COACH<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns. Divorce coaches have different professional backgrounds and are selected based on the specific needs of the clients.\u00a0 For example, some divorce coaches are financial planners, mental health professionals, lawyers, or mediators who have experience dealing with divorcing clients.\u00a0 (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE MEDIATOR<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs a neutral third party who has special training to assist divorcing couples in discussing and resolving issues related to their separation and divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FAMILY LAW PRACTICE (Litigative) <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIs used in a contested action, where someone else, such as a judge may make the final decisions for the parties unless the parties settle before trial. During the litigation process, there may be a series of hearings and temporary orders (e.g. temporary custody and support), culminating in the final orders. Final orders regarding the real issues in the case (e.g. custody, support, division of assets) are usually entered only after there has been a trial with witnesses. (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>FINANCIAL ADVISOR\/PLANNER\/ANYALYST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPerform essential yet different functions in the field of market analysis. Financial analysts research financial statements, tax returns, and investments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAnalyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property. A forensic accountant analyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWhether appointed by the court, agreed upon by the parties, or hired\u00a0for\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the parties (usually in bitterly contested cases),\u00a0forensic psychologists\u00a0work to resolve issues regarding\u00a0child custody\u00a0in the family courts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARER <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA legal document assistant is a non-lawyer authorized to assist with the preparation of legal instruments. Unlike a paralegal, legal document assistants do not work under the supervision of an attorney.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL SERVICES \u201cUNBUNDLED\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe clients hire them to perform a specific task or represent them for only a limited process or issue of the matter instead of the entire legal matter. There is no standard unbundled process because lawyers perform many different tasks and clients have different needs. Some specific tasks that clients may hire lawyers to perform include (but are not limited to): evaluating the client\u2019s analysis of a case, advising about legal rights and responsibilities, advising about court procedures, advising about other dispute resolution options, suggesting documents to be prepared, reviewing documents, drafting documents, conducting factual investigations, giving references to appropriate experts, performing legal research, evaluating settlement options, planning for negotiations, providing standby telephone assistance during negotiations, planning for court appearances, appearing in court for a limited purpose, and assisting with an appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMental health professionals have long been involved with divorcing families, but recent years have seen an increase of sophisticated service models, along with some controversy about them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMay assess the treatment of a child by the parents in question and present this information to the court with a report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PROPERTY APPRAISER<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHas the legal responsibility to discover the market value set by activity in the real estate marketplace and to appraise property accordingly. The market value of your property is a prediction of the most probable selling price, based on actual sales of like properties in similar neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PSYCHIATRIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nMay become involved in a child custody dispute either as a treating psychiatrist for a child\/parent or as an expert witness\/custody evaluator. In distinguishing these two roles, it is important to first have an understanding of the types of witnesses in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Focuses on the long-term financial effects of divorce. Areas of expertise include alimony, dividing property, determining the future value of retirement and pension funds<\/a>, and calculating any divorce payments. Basically, they focus on anything will affect your long-term financial picture in the case of divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> (NON-LITIGATION), also known as\u00a0collaborative practice,\u00a0divorce\u00a0or\u00a0family law,\u00a0is a\u00a0legal process<\/a>\u00a0enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their collaborative professionals including collaboratively trained lawyers, coaches and financial professionals in order to avoid the uncertain outcome of court and to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of\u00a0litigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The parties and their lawyers begin the case with a common commitment of creatively settling all issues.\u00a0 They go to court only if they cannot reach a reasonable settlement.\u00a0 They use an agreement describing how the negotiation process will work. If the parties do not settle, the lawyers can continue to represent them. The process is very flexible and can be as formal or informal as desired.\u00a0 For example, the cooperative negotiation agreement may be oral or in writing.\u00a0 The process typically involves \u201cfour-way meetings\u201d with the parties and lawyers, though some negotiation may be directly between the lawyers or parties when appropriate. The agreement may provide for a \u201ccooling off\u201d period before the parties could go to court (except in an emergency).\u00a0 If parties and lawyers have a hard time reaching agreement, they may hire a mediator to help resolve disagreements.\u00a0 The process may take place before a case is filed in court or while a court case is pending. In some places, the court may support the process. . (ref. americanbar.org)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Child custody evaluation is a process in which a mental health professional, typically a psychologist, evaluates you, your child, and your co-parent to make a recommendation to the court regarding custody and visitation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Advocates for clients who are in need of help in repairing their finances by negotiating with lenders and creditors on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Is a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns. Divorce coaches have different professional backgrounds and are selected based on the specific needs of the clients.\u00a0 For example, some divorce coaches are financial planners, mental health professionals, lawyers, or mediators who have experience dealing with divorcing clients.\u00a0 (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Is a neutral third party who has special training to assist divorcing couples in discussing and resolving issues related to their separation and divorce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Is used in a contested action, where someone else, such as a judge may make the final decisions for the parties unless the parties settle before trial. During the litigation process, there may be a series of hearings and temporary orders (e.g. temporary custody and support), culminating in the final orders. Final orders regarding the real issues in the case (e.g. custody, support, division of assets) are usually entered only after there has been a trial with witnesses. (ref. americanbar.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Perform essential yet different functions in the field of market analysis. Financial analysts research financial statements, tax returns, and investments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Analyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property. A forensic accountant analyzes documents to help the court decide on child and spousal support payments, as well as how to divide community property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Whether appointed by the court, agreed upon by the parties, or hired\u00a0for\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the parties (usually in bitterly contested cases),\u00a0forensic psychologists\u00a0work to resolve issues regarding\u00a0child custody\u00a0in the family courts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A legal document assistant is a non-lawyer authorized to assist with the preparation of legal instruments. Unlike a paralegal, legal document assistants do not work under the supervision of an attorney.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The clients hire them to perform a specific task or represent them for only a limited process or issue of the matter instead of the entire legal matter. There is no standard unbundled process because lawyers perform many different tasks and clients have different needs. Some specific tasks that clients may hire lawyers to perform include (but are not limited to): evaluating the client\u2019s analysis of a case, advising about legal rights and responsibilities, advising about court procedures, advising about other dispute resolution options, suggesting documents to be prepared, reviewing documents, drafting documents, conducting factual investigations, giving references to appropriate experts, performing legal research, evaluating settlement options, planning for negotiations, providing standby telephone assistance during negotiations, planning for court appearances, appearing in court for a limited purpose, and assisting with an appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Mental health professionals have long been involved with divorcing families, but recent years have seen an increase of sophisticated service models, along with some controversy about them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> May assess the treatment of a child by the parents in question and present this information to the court with a report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Has the legal responsibility to discover the market value set by activity in the real estate marketplace and to appraise property accordingly. The market value of your property is a prediction of the most probable selling price, based on actual sales of like properties in similar neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> May become involved in a child custody dispute either as a treating psychiatrist for a child\/parent or as an expert witness\/custody evaluator. In distinguishing these two roles, it is important to first have an understanding of the types of witnesses in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>COLLABORATIVE ATTORNEY<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>COOPERATIVE PRACTICE<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>CREDIT REPAIR CONSULTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE COACH<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>DIVORCE MEDIATOR<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FAMILY LAW PRACTICE (Litigative) <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FINANCIAL ADVISOR\/PLANNER\/ANYALYST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARER <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>LEGAL SERVICES \u201cUNBUNDLED\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PROPERTY APPRAISER<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>PSYCHIATRIST<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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