- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Website of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the umbrella organization for collaborative practitioners and practice groups in the fields of law, mental health coaching, and divorce-related financial services. All Fellows of CLii are also Fellows of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
- Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce Training Institute website, with information about interdisciplinary collaborative team model, trainings, publications, and other resources.
- Responsible Divorce (www.proactive-coach.com/divorce/)
Conventional and collaborative divorce methods are discussed
General Links
General Divorce/Marriage Sites
(Most of the below sites were researched by the staff of Kids' Turn www.kidsturn.org (an organization that presents workshops for parents and children going through a separation or divorce), and are presented with their commentary. Several are adapted and updated to apply better to collaborative practice)
- MAKING MARRIAGE LAST "A Guide to Preventing Divorce" can be ordered at the AAML national website www.aaml.org www.aaml.org or by calling 1-800-422-6595: This booklet is premised on the belief that "..divorce isn't always the answer. Though some marriages should be abandoned...many "unsalvageable" unions can be saved. If you are willing to devote some time and energy to identifying and correcting the problems in your marriage, chances are, you can avoid the financially and emotionally draining process of divorce."
- Smart Marriages: (www.smartmarriages.com)"... all couples disagree about all the same basic issues - money, kids, sex, housework, in-laws and leisure time.The difference between successful and unsuccessful couples is how they handle their differences. Successful couples disagree in a way that makes their relationship stronger. They also have other skills and attitudes which help them build long-term happiness and satisfaction. The good news is that anyone can learn to do it better and smarter. . ."
- www.divorceonline.com This web site provides numerous articles about the impact of divorce on children and parents. The article on dating is particularly good. It also has a book review section, question/answer area (which includes legal, financial, psychological, and real-estate information), and a chat area.
- www.divorcenet.com DivorceNet is the oldest and largest international divorce resource on the Internet. Dedicated to helping people through the painful process of divorce and related issues, the site offers a robust virtual community, including a nationwide listing of divorce lawyers, collaborative lawyers, divorce financial planners, mediators and information about divorce-related issues.
- www.divorcesupport.com This site offers state-specific guidebooks, a large divorce-related bookstore, links to resources and message centers, and, for a fee, child support calculations for your state.
- www.aaml.org This is the national website for the nonprofit American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. You can read or reprint the booklet Stepping Back From Anger, which is a guide for divorcing parents, read the Children's Bill of Rights, order other publications, or find a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers through the site. This site has excellent information about the legal process of divorce as well.
- AFCC: The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, www.afccnet.org, an international and interdisciplinary association dedicated to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
- www.vix.com/crc The Children's Rights Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children of separation and divorce through advocacy and parenting education. Their site offers excellent, up-to-date research: legislative information, links to other sites and resources and a good book catalog.
- Collaborative Divorce: Turning Loss into Gain -- www.collaborativedivorce.ca is a user friendly family law site that offers timely, useful information about Collaborative Divorce. It provides many useful links. Divorce Interactive (www.divorceinteractive.com/divorce-resource-library.asp) provides information on divorce laws, child support, child custody, alimony and other divorce related issues to people affected by divorce. You can use Divorce Interactive to find divorce professionals and divorce support groups in your area, browse through articles in our Divorce Resource Library, listen to divorce professionals speak about important divorce topics on Divorce Talk, our internet radio program, or share your divorce experiences with others.
- The Smart Divorce: thesmartdivorce.com The purpose of which is to help individuals through the divorce process in a more effective manner.
- Mediation Network: www.mediationnetwork.net Mediation Network is a leader in providing affordable mediation services, providing listings for over 3000 mediators. Their mission is "to provide you with a trustworthy, competent mediator who cares about you and your problem and has the expertise to provide excellent service."
- www.whileweheal.org
A valuable resource for divorcing parents who are willing to make serious commitments about co-parenting after the divorce for the benefit of their children.
Parenting Sites
- Kids' Turn: www.kidsturn.org This is the site for the non-profit organization offering workshops to parents and kids going through a separation/divorce; the thoroughly researched list of reading materials for kids and for parents is a superior resource.
- Responsible Divorce: www.ProactiveChange.com/divorce/responsible "When you consider the effects of divorce on children and families, it makes sense to seek peaceful conflict resolution for child custody and child support issues. Talking about the "good divorce" as Constance Ahrons does, or about responsible divorce, may seem to be a contradiction in terms. What makes a divorce responsible is that the parties do not indulge in the adversarial, destructive process of the traditional divorce. Your ex and you find a balance between a need for separation and a deep respect for the common goal: your children...This site gives you information to help you make the effects of divorce gentler on your children and yourself." A comprehensive site for parents providing announcements, articles and a wide variety of resources.
- Parents Place: www.ParentsPlace.com Look under the Family section for a listing of topics including divorce, single parenting, bereavement, etc. Chats and message boards on specific topics are listed in this area. Parents can search for information on a particular issue and a list of previously answered questions will be listed. Therapists answer the questions. Many other health-related news articles are reprinted here.
- Parents Press: www.parent-teen.com/index.html This is the site for Parents' Press and Parent Teen Magazine. It offers information on numerous topics, including children's health, childcare, coping with family problems, mothers and fathers groups, and children with special needs. It announces that it was a New York Times "Site of the Day" for parents.
- Teens and Pre-Teens: Practical Help for Parents. Founded by adolescent specialist Michael Y. Simon, MFT, a high school counseling director, noted speaker/educator and psychotherapist in private practice, Practical Help for Parents provides real-life solutions as you parent, support and understand the teens and pre-teens in your life.
- www.ourfamilywizard.com: This is a great tool for developing shared parenting calendars and assisting parents in structured communications about parenting issues.
- Your Social Worker: Articles for Parents and Families: www.yoursocialworker.com This site features numerous articles for parents by Gary Direnfeld, MSW RSW, with the generous prologue: "You are welcome to print, copy, photocopy, email, post to a website, link from your website, place in a magazine or newsletter or otherwise distribute these articles in any fashion freely. It is my pleasure that these articles be of service."
- www.chadd.org This is the site for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. It provides information about the organization, AD/HD, school discipline, and locating local chapters.
- Parenthood Web: (www.ParenthoodWeb.com) This broad site can be searched for information about a particular topic; it covers everything from marital advice to health issues. An extensive array of childhood health experts and articles are listed. There is also a live chat section.
- Up to Parents: www.uptoparents.org Up To Parents is a free, confidential, and interactive website for divorcing and divorced parents. If you are a divorcing or divorced parent, you will find on this unique website your best defense against unnecessary hurt, turmoil, and expense: focusing on protecting your children.
Support for Fathers [top]
- A Man's Guide to a Civilized Divorce: How to Divorce with Grace, a Little Class and a Lot of Common Sense, Sam Margulies, Ph.D., J.D. 2004. Sam Marguilies is the author of Getting Divorced without Ruining Your life, which is an excellent resource. For a review of this book, see The Collaborative Law Journal, Fall 2006 and goto page 22 of the pdf or page 19 of the numbered pages.
- Support For Fathers: www.fathers.com This is the website of the NationalCenter for Fathering, which aims "to inspire and equip men to be better fathers." They offer practical tips on various topics such as step-dads, single dads, disciplining teens, and more. There is also a mechanism for contacting other fathers for fathering support, or finding out about fathering research.
- Fathers World: www.fathersworld.com This site has lots of good links to father-related research, policy and practice.
- Fathers Are Parents Too www.fapt.org This site is a coalition of family members working to encourage both parents' participation in kids' lives. There are some financial and legal articles and links to other father-related sites. You can also subscribe to Fathering Magazine.
Support for Mothers and Women [top]
- Moms Online: (www.momsonline.com) While the home page of this site addresses a wide variety of mothering and parenting topics, if you search for "divorce" you will be able to access their supportive message boards (Divorced Moms and Divorced Moms Online, among others). There are also "Tip and Fact Sheets" which offer brief articles by a psychologist about divorce-related topics (e.g., "Holidays with Divorced Parents," "Helping Children Cope With Divorce"). Support for Women
- Sassy: www.sassypinkpeppers.com/home.asp Sassy Pink Peppers is a group of divorced women who want to have some fun and laughter in their lives, while they're movin' on! We have put together an upbeat social network, which introduces divorced women to other divorced women in their own community and via the internet. One of the biggest mental/emotional threats to a divorced woman is loneliness and isolation. Our goal is to make it possible for these women to get on with life again through friendships with other divorced women. Our motto: Laugh, Dance, Move On!
Step-Family/Single Parent Sites [top]
- Step-Family Foundation: (www.stepfamily.org/) This is the site for the Stepfamily Foundation. It lists 10 steps for step-dads and step-moms, kids, young mothers and grandparents (among others) to help form healthy step-families. It offers online counseling, question and answer areas, and other links.
- Parents Without Partners: www.parentswithoutpartners.com This site offers some information about Parents Without Partners, a national organization offering a community for single parents, with research and single parenting tips, and directs readers to PWP chapters in their area.
- Making Lemonade: www.makinglemonade.com This is a whimsical and highly informative single parenting support site. There are extensive links to other sites, resources, advice about kids, dating tips, even business networking. Mediators, attorneys and child psychologists from all over the world can advertise their services in the Making Lemonade Resource Guide. Be sure to check out her "If I Only Knew Then" Ebook at www.makinglemonade.com/55things.htm
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