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NEW MEXICO COLLABORATIVE
PRACTICE GROUP

Every Divorce or Separation is Unique

Resolving Disputes Respectfully

The New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group (NMCPG) is a nonprofit association of lawyers, financial professionals, and mental health professionals formed in 2001 after recognizing the value of collaborative practice to families. We are committed to offering a no-court alternative to traditional court-based divorce.

Every divorce or separation is unique. Through Collaborative Law, clients from a variety of backgrounds and situations are able to creatively solve problems and settle cases outside the courtroom. The Collaborative route offers couples a respectful, solution-focused approach that preserves rather than destroys.

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of all reported collaborative cases resolve or settle without a trial.

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The majority of cases can be resolved in as little as 9 months.

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of clients reported being somewhat to extremely satisfied with their experience.

Experience You Can Trust

MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

Your Needs in Mind

Why You Should Partner with Us

Family law doesn’t have to be a battle. At New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group, our professionals believe in a better way forward—one that prioritizes respect, communication, and long-term family well-being.

With every case we take, your needs remain at the center. By settling family law matters collaboratively, we can minimize conflict and create solutions that truly work for everyone involved.

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How the Collaborative Process Works

Collaborative practice begins when both parties agree to resolve their family law matters outside of court. This can include most family law issues, like legal separation, parenting arrangements, and financial disputes, but it is most commonly pursued for divorce. Each person hires a collaboratively trained attorney, and together they sign a participation agreement confirming their commitment to open communication, transparency, and respectful problem-solving.

Depending on the needs of the case, your collaborative team may also include neutral financial specialists or mental health professionals. Meetings take place in a structured, supportive setting where both parties can work toward mutually acceptable solutions. Rather than preparing for a trial, your team focuses on interest-based negotiation. Once agreements are reached, the attorneys finalize paperwork and submit it to the court, typically without a hearing, resulting in a private, thoughtful resolution.

Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

Collaborative divorce may be a good fit if you want to minimize conflict, protect your privacy, and maintain control over the outcome. It is especially helpful for couples who value open communication, prefer to avoid court, and want to prioritize the wellbeing of their children and extended family. While it may not be appropriate in situations involving major power imbalances or an unwillingness to negotiate in good faith, many families find collaboration to be a constructive and dignified path forward.

BEST COLLABORATIVE PRACTITIONER

- 2025 -

Every year the Best Collaborative Practitioner is selected and nominated by their peers. Congratulations to Ken Gilman of the Public Safety Psychology Group on being selected this year’s Best Collaborative Practitioner.

KEN GILMAN

Mental Health Professional
Public Safety Psychology Group

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We’re here to help. Reach out today to find an attorney, financial professional, or mental health professional to help ease this life transition in a thoughtful and respectful way.