Explaining Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
You’ve made one of the hardest decisions of your life. You tried to tough it out, tried to make the best of it, even did some counseling to see if some extra help would solve the problem(s). You wanted to keep the family together. Failure was not an option.
When you got into this marriage you certainly didn’t think it would end up this way. But somewhere along the way, the pain piled up just too high. The communication broke down and now the gap between you is just too far to bridge anymore.
Because divorce seems to bring with it hostility, conflict, court hearings and custody battles… you’re concerned about how this will go for your family. The financial aspects are confusing, and everyone winds up so scared they’ll be financially hurt in the divorce that it leads to never-ending fights about who will get which _______ (insert important thing here). As any child and family therapist will tell you, you do NOT want to go about it this way.
Friends, There Is A Better Way To Untie The Knot.
Overview of a typical divorce: both parties hire attorneys whose job it is to make sure their client gets as much as they can out of a divorce. This can lead to ongoing litigation (think court), mounting attorneys fees, custody battles and soaring conflict – which (by the way) can take years to overcome.
Overview of a Collaborative Divorce: both spouses hire lawyers specially trained in Collaborative Divorce. A neutral divorce coach and neutral financial advisor are brought onto the team. All team members (both spouses, attorneys, coaches, and financial professionals) meet to develop a plan for the divorce.
This plan does not have to follow typical custody or financial arrangements. It is 100% tailored to your family and what will work best for you. It is built on the concept that divorce can be done well. It can be respectful and kind. It can benefit everyone. It can be a positive experience for the kids. It can set up your newly rearranged family to be successful for years to come. It is facilitated by professionals, but the terms of the settlement agreement are completely up to you and your spouse.
Collaborative Divorce has been around for decades. It is one of family law’s best kept secrets. We firmly believe that there is no better way to rearrange your family than through the Collaborative Divorce Process.
