REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of Divorce with Respect Week from March 3, 2025 to March 9, 2025
Report
BACKGROUND
Divorce with Respect Week was originated in California in 2021 by Collaborative Practice California. As a nonprofit association, Collaborative Practice California consists of legal, financial, and mental health professionals who specialize in supporting individuals to navigate through divorce and the dissolution of their marriage.
Divorce with Respect Week brings awareness about collaborative divorce or mediation as alternative to traditional litigation. Collaborative divorce is an amicable approach that focuses on the needs of the family. These no-court options are meant to focus on the goals to reach a resolution that benefits all involved. Since 2007, the State of California has recognized the Collaborative Law Process in the Family Law Code, Section 2013, as an alternative to adversarial judicial intervention. As part of Divorce with Respect Week, members of Collaborative Practice California will offer free consultations to California residents through the week of March 3 through 9, 2025.
DISCUSSION
At the February 25, 2025 City Council meeting, the City of Santa Clara will proclaim Divorce with Respect Week from March 3 through March 9, 2025. Melisa Lenon, Vice President of Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley, will accept the proclamation for Divorce with Respect Week.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation for Divorce with Respect Week March 3-March 9, 2025 Draft