<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Collaborate Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[CollabOK]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:18:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.collabok.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do with the House in a Divorce: A Financial Roadmap ]]></title><description><![CDATA[- Sylvia Sterling When going through a divorce, one of the most pressing decisions is what to do with the house. You and your spouse will need to consider more than just whether you can afford the mortgage. Staying in the home means ongoing costs like maintenance, repairs, property taxes, and insurance on a single income. It can also limit access to cash that could support other aspects of your life after divorce. The Emotional Weight of the House One of the first and biggest questions you...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/what-to-do-with-the-house-in-a-divorce-a-financial-roadmap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a44f6b351416e35e788b2e1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:17:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should someone have a divorce coach? What's the value that comes from that?]]></title><description><![CDATA[- Amy Kesner Divorce is not just a legal process—it’s an emotional one. Even when a divorce is amicable or mutually agreed upon, it often brings up intense feelings: grief, anger, fear, relief, confusion, or all of the above. In the middle of those emotions, people are asked to make some of the most important financial, parenting, and life decisions they’ll ever face. That’s where a divorce coach can make a meaningful difference. Managing the Emotional Side of Divorce One of the biggest...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/why-should-someone-have-a-divorce-coach-what-s-the-value-that-comes-from-that</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43acff69b2dfbbf12b54aa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:01:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Your Children During Divorce with Collaborative Divorce]]></title><description><![CDATA[- David Fisher, CDOK Collaborative Divorce shifts the focus from conflict to your children’s well-being. By agreeing not to litigate, you and your spouse lower tension, learn better communication, and create a plan that supports your children both during and after the divorce. Why Children Feel the Impact of Divorce When you go through a divorce, your children experience it too. They may not understand what is happening, but they feel the tension, the change in routine, and the emotional...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/protecting-your-children-during-divorce-with-collaborative-divorce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43ac8e51416e35e785e1eb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:47:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Collaborative Divorce Process Reduces Financial Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[- Michele Weldon Collaborative Divorce reduces financial stress because you and your spouse commit to staying out of court, fully share financial information upfront, build transparent budgets based on assets, debts, income, and expenses, and remain in control of every financial decision that shapes your post-divorce future. Full Financial Transparency From The Start One of the foundations of Collaborative Divorce is complete financial disclosure. You and your spouse agree from the beginning...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/how-the-collaborative-divorce-process-reduces-financial-stress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43abee69b2dfbbf12b525f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:45:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Collaborative Law Will Preserve Family Relationships in Trust and Estate Disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[- Phil Feist Collaborative law provides a structured way for families to resolve disputes over estates and trusts, balancing emotional and financial interests while preventing costly litigation. You both will address complex issues, clarify misunderstandings, and protect family relationships. Estate Disputes Can Feel Like Divorce When you are dealing with an estate dispute, it can feel a lot like a divorce. You may be dividing assets, negotiating what is fair and managing emotions that run...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/how-collaborative-law-will-preserve-family-relationships-in-trust-and-estate-disputes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43ab1e51416e35e785dee0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:41:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Better Way Forward: How Collaborative Divorce Helps You Build What Comes Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[- David Tracy You and your spouse will make better, longer-lasting decisions when you focus on the future instead of the past. Collaborative Divorce gives you the structure and support to address both the legal and emotional sides of divorce, helping you reach solutions that work for you and your spouse without handing control to a judge. Why Focusing on the Future Matters When you stay focused on the past, your attention goes to blame and disappointment. That mindset fuels anger, and anger...]]></description><link>https://www.collabok.org/post/a-better-way-forward-how-collaborative-divorce-helps-you-build-what-comes-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43a89e3c06bdad54291cce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Iris Culp</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>