Considering a Collaborative Divorce? What You Should Know?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging journey with many hurdles and uncertainties. It is understandable why divorcing is extremely stressful.
When exploring collaborative divorce options, there are necessary steps and considerations you should be mindful of – here is a checklist to guide your first meeting:
- Focus on reaching an amicable solution over engaging in conflict.
- Consider carefully what co-parenting arrangement would work best with your former partner and create plans to ensure their children’s wellbeing.
- Communication strategies and decision-making procedures must also be in place.
- Be open to discovering new communication methods with your spouse when co-parenting.
- Create a list of your financial needs and concerns to ensure your requirements are fulfilled during the divorce process.
- Before beginning to divide assets or determine financial support, gather all essential documents, including records of income and expenses. This information will prove essential in creating an equitable division of assets and deciding upon necessary financial support measures.
- Outline your monthly expenses and financial obligations; this will allow for a better understanding of your situation both during and post-divorce.
- Be open to discussing child and spouse support arrangements openly and fairly.
- Openness and transparency can pave the way to a more successful resolution.
- Be prepared to work closely with your partner on crafting an equitable agreement
Collaborative divorce aims at finding peaceful resolutions instead of court battles which often end in a win-loss situation. It is supported by experts in family law, finances, mental health and divorce coaching.
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 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.
