If you and your spouse have decided to divorce and both of you are willing to try a cooperative approach, collaborative divorce is something to consider. The implications of your divorce affect each of you, your children and your assets for years to come.
Both spouses will have an attorney to represent them in an environment that is much more collegial than litigation. Creative problem-solving techniques are used to promote mutual respect and the reaching of goals important to both sides.
Your attorney, trained in the specifics of collaborative divorce law, will educate you about your legal rights and go over your options for resolving any issues and achieving your goals. Contrary to the litigation model, in this process each attorney makes realistic proposals and requests on behalf of the parties involved. If you have children, attorneys help foster long-term parenting relationships where both sides agree not to seek court intervention. A written contract is signed reaffirming this pledge.