A collaborative divorce is much different than other types of divorces. Collaborative divorces are typically quicker and less expensive as both parties try to work out the marriage dissolution in an amicable and agreeable manner.
Once you begin the collaborative divorce process, your divorce attorneys will provide you with an agreement that both spouses must work together towards a fair settlement. If you and your spouse cannot reach an amicable agreement, the divorce lawyers are allowed to withdraw from the matter. This encourages both parties to work together and it avoids the threat of litigation.
While a collaborative divorce seems ideal, it is not advisable in some situations. For instance, if you are seeking a divorce as a result of abuse, addiction or some similar issue, a traditional divorce may be the best option for you.
Other professionals may also help with the collaborative divorce process. Your attorney will help determine how some issues are handled while mediators and other professionals can help move the case forward. The important thing is that you and your spouse work together to arrive at important and life-changing decisions regarding child custody, property division, child support and more. The judge typically does not have a role in this decision during a collaborative divorce.
Stu Webb was the creator of collaborative divorce. He is a well-respected Minnesota family law attorney who has helped couples arrive at amicable divorces for years. This popular trend is now practiced nationwide.
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