Collaborative Divorce
Separating or divorcing spouses can work together cooperatively and voluntarily, each represented by their own collaborative lawyer, to reach solutions that are acceptable to both parties. Additional collaborative professionals may be included in the process, including mental health professionals known as Collaborative Coach(es) and/or a Child Specialist or a neutral Financial Specialist.
In the Collaborative Divorce process, both you and your partner are required to commit to:
confidential, honest and respectful communication
full disclosure of all relevant information
working together to reach a resolution you can both agree on
staying out of court
Collaborative Divorce is more efficient, less costly and less stressful than litigation. The focus is on you and your family's needs, not the court process or the posturing of lawyers. If you have children, it can also be good practice for respectful co-parenting communication. However, both parties must be committed to the process.
If there is a history of family violence, addiction or mental illness in your relationship, consideration is given to whether we can create a safe, fair environment within the collaborative process or if an alternative approach is recommended.
Each of our Collaborative Divorce clients will receive a copy of the Our Family in Two Homes or Our Family in a Few Homes workbook, which will assist in preparing you for the separation process.
For more information about the workbooks, click here.
Schedule a complimentary 15 minute intro call to confirm this is the right process for you or schedule a full one-hour paid consultation.
Rebecca Stanley is a member of the following collaborative networks:
