Exploring the Collaborative Divorce Process

Peaceful, Non-Adversarial Dispute Resolution for Divorcing Couples

Divorce is often messy and complicated, easily causing stress, anxiety, fear and tension, but the collaborative approach is divorce done differently.

Collaborative divorce is a process for couples to resolve their dispute in a calm, supportive environment, outside of a courtroom. A team of professionals partners with the couple to preserve the family structure, creatively address problems, negotiate a mutually beneficial settlement and strategize for what lies on the horizon.

Explore the process and professionals involved in a collaborative divorce to find out how this approach could be the best fit for your family, finances and future.

• Choosing the Collaborative Approach — Discover whether you and your spouse are a good fit for the collaborative approach and how to begin the process when you’re ready.
• Meeting with Your Collaborative Attorney — Your collaborative attorney will help you set goals and work with you to navigate legal issues involved with your divorce.
• Meeting with Your Financial Professional — The financial professional will help you and your spouse develop an inventory, discuss finances openly and provide insight on money beyond the divorce.
• Meeting with Your Divorce Coach — Providing support for the variety of emotions that often accompany divorce, your divorce coach will help you find stability and make solid decisions throughout the process.
• The Collaborative Approach and Children — Working with you and your spouse to protect the most valuable aspect of your marriage—your children.

Collaborative divorce can be the best decision you make as a couple, both for your children and your future.  Don’t hesitate to contact our team any time with any questions you may have along the way.