What Is Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative divorce is another process to end a marriage respectfully and without litigation.

Like mediation, it is a settlement process where all issues are addressed.  However, with a collaborative divorce, you and your spouse each have an attorney representing you.

 So, How Is that Different from a 'Regular' Divorce? 

All the parties (the spouses/partners and their lawyers) sign an agreement stating that there will be no litigation.  Your time, energy and money are spent working on finding mutually satisfactory agreements that will allow you to get on with your lives.  

But What if One of Us Changes His/Her Mind?

If a spouse initiates litigation, the collaborative divorce terminates.  Both lawyers would be required to withdraw their representation, and new attorneys could be hired.

Why Bother Trying in the First Place, if We Might End Up Litigating Anyway?

The large majority of people who begin the Collaborative Divorce process complete it successfully, and there is no litigation.

Please see the FAQ's Collaborative Divorce page for more information.

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