“For over 10 years, since Cole and Ella were teenagers, Kamala has been a co-parent with Doug and I,” Kerstin Emhoff, an Emmy-winning film producer, told CNN. “She is loving, nurturing, fiercely protective and always present,” she continued. “I love our blended family and am grateful to have her in it.”
Vice President Kamala Harris echoed this sentiment, remarking: “To know Cole and Ella is to know that their mother, Kerstin, is an incredible mother. Kerstin and I hit it off ourselves and are dear friends.”
The statements above show the power of possibility for a productive relationship post-divorce. Getting along better after divorce is not only possible, but probable. (Kerstin Emhoff was married to the Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff, for 16 years and their children, Cole and Ella, call Vice President Kamala Harris “Momala.”)
The way you divorce can matter a great deal to your future well-being and that of your children. When divorced parents are able to parent together respectfully, with low conflict, low hostility and more cooperation, kids thrive in terms of better mental health with fewer behavioral problems. They also tend to have higher-quality, healthier relationships.
Some people going through breakups want to understand the best methods to end a relationship, and clients tell me they want to model healthy conflict resolution and co-parenting strategies. The collaborative divorce paradigm is about healing the entire family and prioritizing your children’s well-being.
Collaborative divorce is a legal innovation that helps couples seeking a more amicable approach to ending their marriage. At its core, collaborative divorce prioritizes the well-being of the family. The process encourages open communication, which reduces the potential for conflict. The collaborative process fosters an environment for a win-win agreement.
Unlike the traditional adversarial nature of divorce, the collaborative method can be enlightening and empowering. Fashioning productive, long-lasting results are an exciting part of my Family Law practice as they help people move forward in the most humane way possible, and reduce some of the pain and anxiety.
Call Sara Horowitz PA at 954-300-1602 if you are thinking of restructuring your breakup into something less stressful and less contentious. For a more future-focused divorce, and to preserve relationships that benefit the entire family, contact me today.
