The fact that divorce is common in the U.S. is not a startling one. It’s almost common knowledge that one out of two first marriages end in divorce. And for second marriages, the rate is two out of three. When it comes to third marriages, nearly three out of four end in divorce. With how common divorce has become, it makes sense that more harmonious options have been put on the table – namely the process of a collaborative divorce. This approach focuses on finding a positive end result that satisfies both parties.
Collaboration and Collaborative Divorce
The process of collaboration is used to settle many different disputes that range from street gangs, competing businesses, and even disputes that happen between nations. Suzy Eckstein, a family law attorney and practitioner of collaborative divorce, believes clients and divorcing clients should be made aware of the option they have between choosing a standard divorce and a collaborative divorce. “Very often, a divorcing client comes to an advisor and asks for help and guidance around this overwhelming process,” she said. “It’s really important that they have an understanding of and information about their choices in the divorce process. And [collaborative divorce] has the potential to create more durable agreements that serve everyone and avoid repeated litigation.”
Multiple Experts Used in Collaborative Divorce Process
The collaborative divorce process “provides you and your spouse or partner with the support and guidance of your own lawyers without going to court.” During this process a couple will seek the expertise of multiple experts – financial, mental health, and child specialists. All these experts will work with the spouses’ respective attorneys to resolve differences and disputes.
Building Your Collaborative Divorce Team
Working with a trusted attorney to help compile a whole collaborative divorce team will be crucial to getting through the process. A lawyers skilled in collaborative law will be able to make suggestions and guide you through the process. This form of dissolving your marriage can be a less stressful and sometimes less expensive option. Because of this, it’s definitely an option you should consider.
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Source: ThinkAdvisor, Collaborative Divorce: A Win-Win Dissolution, August 25, 2014
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