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Divorce isn’t just a legal issue.
It is an emotional and financial one.
Collaborative law recognizes this and helps the parties
to deal with the divorce on many levels.
Collaborative law is a group
process including financial planners, family and couples
therapists, divorce coaches, and co-parenting
specialists. Collaborative law uses a team
approach.
If the parties choose a
collaborative divorce process, they agree to resolve
their divorce issues outside of the courtroom. Everyone
signs a contract that, if the issues are not resolved
and the case goes to litigation, all professionals must
withdraw and new experts be hired. Instead of
having dueling experts, the team hires one expert to
advise. The team works with the Husband and Wife
to have all the needs met if possible. The process allows
everyone to develop creative solutions that work for
their unique situation.
The lawyers will advise on all
matters of law, review and draft settlement agreements.
Divorce coaches (Mental Health
Professionals) can assist with the
emotional and communication issues between the parties.
Financial professionals can provide post-separation
budgeting, economic analysis, support information and
other tools for analyzing the financial impact of the
divorce
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