12: Creating a Win-Win with Collaborative Divorce with Suzan Aiken

My guest today is Suzan Aiken, a family law attorney who works with families going through divorce. She raised her son as a single mother and then helped raise three stepchildren in her blended family.  Suzan helps families get through divorce in a respectful and healthy way, through collaborative divorce. Join us to learn more about this low conflict way to divorce! What you’ll hear in this episode: How collaborative divorce is different as a conflict-resolution process When both parties agree NOT to go to court The team effort How mediation factors into collaborative divorce The holistic picture The language around collaborative divorce Parenting plans that are customized for each family When collaborative divorce WON’T work Feeling “heard” in the divorce process Working with couples on prenuptial agreements with a different approach Regrouping and revisiting prior arrangements Suzan’s tips: Separate your emotions from the legal system Arrive at a resolution with positive, constructive efforts Take a holistic look at the big picture Suzan’s recent appointment as president of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, active in 20 countries and multiple languages Resources: www.aiken-sinaiko.com