Collaborative Divorce and Family Law
People who have chosen to obtain a divorce through Collaborative Law have described its benefits in these ways:
“You helped me work collaboratively… in a reasonable way so that my spouse and I could remain friendly through the process and still come out better off than I was afraid I would be.”
“The divorce was not easy but this process has left me and my ex-husband able to collaborate and even remain very friendly.”
“I can’t thank you enough for all you did for me and how you always kept my wife’s best interest in mind. I believe that this divorce was done in the kindest possible way.”
How Is Collaborative Divorce Different From A Conventional Divorce?
- A conventional divorce is usually litigated through the court system, bound by court-imposed timelines, with many aspects conducted in open courtrooms. Collaborative Divorce is private, moves according to your schedules, and is designed to foster dignity for all involved.
- In a conventional divorce, attorneys often negotiate with one another without the parties present. In Collaborative Divorce, the spouses speak for themselves with the support and preparation of the attorneys.
- In a conventional divorce, either party can file a complaint, a counter claim, affidavits, motions, or opposition memos stating allegations and positions. All of these are publicly accessible records. In Collaborative Divorce, all discussions and disclosures are private.