What is a skillful divorce and how is it achieved?  Members of the Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire (CCRE),a group of attorneys, financial planners, and mental health professionals, will provide a free panel presentation on divorce options.  The event will occur in Santa Rosa, January 11, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Sonoma County Public Library, Main Branch on E Street.

The discussion will cover the full range of choices people have as they contemplate divorce, focusing on the non-adversarial out-of-court options, including "collaborative practice" and mediation.  This is a unique opportunity for the public to learn about resources they can draw on to plan a skillful and effective transition that honors the needs and interests of all family members.  The program will be particularly useful to anyone thinking about divorce or other relational transition and for those who advise and help people through the divorce/transition process.