Divorce may be inevitable, but the way you divorce isn't.
Going through a divorce doesn't automatically mean having to endure the turmoil that is often associated with it. You now have another choice:
Collaborative Practice, which includes the Collaborative Law and Collaborative Divorce models.Collaborative Practice offers couples a humane and solutions-based approach to ending a relationship. Collaborative Practice differs from conventional divorce in three important respects:
- The parties pledge in writing not to go to court
- Face-to-face discussions between the spouses and their lawyers lead to an agreement
- A respectful, problem-solving approach, often with the assistance of trained financial experts, child specialists and divorce coaches, replaces the often adversarial process of conventional divorce.
How it works:
Once you have chosen Collaborative Practice (Collaborative Law/Collaborative Divorce), you may take advantage of the option to put together a team to work with you as you make your way through this life transition.
While you will always need to select Collaborative lawyers to assist you throughout the process, you may also choose to start the process with a Collaborative divorce coach or financial expert.
Wherever you begin the process, you will have a chance to meet privately and together with your professionals. Collaborative Practice is unique in that it calls for both of you, and your lawyers, to come together for face-to-face discussions and negotiations - outside the courtroom.
In an atmosphere of openness and honesty, all assets are disclosed, needs are communicated, and solutions are explored. Where there are children, their interests are given foremost priority.
The end result of Collaborative Practice is a divorce agreement that has been achieved through mutual problem solving. You, along with your lawyers and other chosen collaborative professionals, take control of shaping the final agreement, rather than having a settlement imposed on you by the court.Professional Roles:
A team of professionals joining together to assist you in reaching the solutions that will benefit everyone in this family. Having the support and help at such a trying time, is both reassuring and beneficial. Click Here to go to the Professional Role page.
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