Why choose Collaborative Divorce?

There are different paths toward divorce. 
Collaborative Divorce sets a new direction for the future.

If the following values are important to you, Collaborative Divorce is likely to be a workable option for you and your family:

  1. Cooperation: You value the ability to work together with your ex-partner to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
  2. Respect: You believe in maintaining dignity and respect for each other throughout the divorce process, even in difficult circumstances.
  3. Communication: You value open and honest communication, aiming to foster understanding and compromise rather than conflict.
  4. Empowerment: You seek a process that empowers you to make your own decisions about your future, rather than having decisions imposed upon you by a court.
  5. Privacy: You value confidentiality and prefer to keep personal matters out of the public eye, which is often a benefit of Collaborative Divorce compared to traditional litigation.
  6. Child-Centered Approach: You prioritize the well-being and best interests of any children involved, aiming to minimize the negative impact of divorce on them.
  7. Efficiency: You seek a streamlined and efficient process for resolving disputes, with the goal of reaching a resolution in a timely manner to move forward with your lives.
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A Collaborative Divorce can have many advantages over a court-based divorce:

• The ability to move on with your life as quickly as you and your spouse agree, rather than waiting for a court date.

• The opportunity to be in control of your own future without regard to who has the most assertive attorney.

• The ability to decide custody and financial issues jointly with long-term child development and financial advice.

• The power to move forward with your lives with a focus on the future.

• The chance to save money because a collaborative divorce can cost less than a court divorce, while providing enhanced value.

• The protection of privacy since the details of your divorce will be between you and your spouse, rather than being aired publicly.

• The primary focus on your children when making long-term plans.

• The focus on a mutually-beneficial outcome through a financial settlement that takes into account the well-being of both parties.

• The intention to remain on good terms with your former partner or spouse by reducing animosity when making decisions regarding your children.

• The protection of positive relationships with your children after the divorce.

• And finally, the choice to prevent even more pain and anguish, which can be the result of a courtroom battle.

Does this path sound and feel comfortable for you? We suggest that you talk to a Collaborative lawyer, divorce coach, child specialist, or financial professional about your situation to help you make the decision.

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