Divorce is often an emotional, tense process for couples as they try to dissolve their marriage. However, for couples searching for a more amicable approach, a collaborative divorce may be ideal as it provides parties more control over the process.
How the Collaborative Law Approach Works
In a collaborative divorce, the couple is given control to decide the terms of their divorce, working together with a team of professionals to determine the distribution of their estate, spousal support, parenting time and so on.
Each spouse has their own collaborative attorney for this process and can enlist collaborative experts to help them make informed decisions. This team approach may include a divorce coach, a financial neutral and/or a child specialist.
The team and each party’s attorney meet several times privately to reach agreements, which is then presented to the court for final review and approval. Before these negotiations take place, all parties commit to the process in writing and all sessions are confidential.
What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Divorce?
With giving the couple more control over the terms of the divorce, a collaborative divorce, many times, is less costly than a litigated divorce, creates lasting agreements well after the divorce and offers a more flexible schedule than the litigation process. It addresses the emotionally taxing and stressful issues for the entire family that is tailored for the couple.
Our experienced legal team navigated countless divorces in the litigation process for our clients, but we also recognize the advantages collaborative divorce offers couples. We’re well-versed and specially trained in handling these procedures, are open to amicable, productive negotiations and are ready to ensure that our clients reap the benefits this legal avenue provides.
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