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Cooperative Family Law

The Emotional Benefits of Cooperative Divorce

Divorce is hard enough. Here's how a cooperative process protects not just your finances, but your emotional well-being.

Misty · May 7, 2026Read
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How We Invented Cooperative Family Law

The story behind the approach Misty Gaubatz and Ashley Hurlbert pioneered in Western Montana, and why they built it.

Misty & Ashley · April 28, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

When Cooperative Divorce Doesn't Work

An honest look at the situations where the cooperative approach isn't the right fit, and what protects you better.

Ashley · April 14, 2026Read
Family Law

Montana Parenting Plans: The Cooperative Approach

What goes into a Montana parenting plan, and how the cooperative approach builds one that actually lasts.

Misty & Ashley · March 31, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Montana?

Arrested for DUI in Montana? Here's the step-by-step of what comes next, and why the first 24 hours matter most.

Misty · March 17, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

Cooperative Family Law for Military Families

Deployments, relocations, and military benefits add complexity to divorce. The cooperative approach can offer military families needed flexibility.

Ashley · March 5, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

Cooperative Family Law and Complex Assets

A business, multiple properties, or significant retirement accounts don't rule out a cooperative divorce. Here's how complex estates are handled.

Misty & Ashley · February 24, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

What to Expect at Your First Cooperative Family Law Meeting

Walking into your first cooperative meeting? Here's exactly what happens, who's in the room, and how to prepare.

Misty · February 12, 2026Read
Family Law

The True Cost of Divorce in Montana

What does a divorce really cost in Montana, and why does the method you choose matter more than anything else?

Ashley · February 3, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

How Cooperative Family Law Protects Children

The research is clear: it's conflict, not divorce itself, that harms children most. Here's how the cooperative approach is built to protect them.

Misty & Ashley · January 20, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

5 Signs Your Divorce Can Be Resolved Cooperatively

Not every divorce needs a courtroom battle. Here are five signs that the cooperative approach could be the right fit for your family.

Ashley · January 8, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

Cooperative vs. Collaborative Divorce: A Complete Guide

They sound alike and share a goal, but one key difference, who represents you, changes your cost and your risk. A complete guide.

Misty & Ashley · December 18, 2025Read

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