Collaborative Divorce: A More Peaceful Approach
In court-litigated divorces, many couple’s decisions about how their marital assets get divided and who gets custody of the children come down to how the judge rules. There is usually no room for communication or negotiating between the marital partners.
When a couple utilizes the collaborative divorce process, the goal is to separate in an amicable manner that leaves the family unit intact and paves the way for the family to co-parent and heal from the divorce itself.
When a couple chooses the collaborative divorce process, they are not only supported by lawyers, who agree not to litigate in court, but other divorce professionals who can help the family in a holistic, family-friendly manner that encourages co-parenting and division of assets and debts in a fairer manner that is unique to their marital landscape.
A collaborative divorce team can consist of mental health professionals, divorce coaches, financial neutrals and child life specialists who support the family through the entire divorce process.
Mental health professionals and child life specialists help the divorcing family, including the children, healthily discuss emotionally challenging topics and feelings.
Divorce coaches can help couples work through their communication issues and develop a co-parenting plan.
Financial neutrals help the couple divide their financial landscape fairly and agreeably.
The collaborative divorce process is built around creating a divorce agreement that is fair and agreeable to both marital partners and strives to keep the family unit intact for years to come.
The Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative processes for problem solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues, with an eye toward preserving the emotional, as well as the financial, assets of the family.
Contact us today to begin working with your personal Collaborative Divorce team to reach a consensual, respectful resolution that preserves and protects your family!
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or medical advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, medical or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
