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Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce may be a better way...
What is a collaborative divorce?
The collaborative divorce process is a new option for couples to resolve their separation equitably and respectfully without going to court. Every divorcing couple must face emotional, financial and legal issues. With divorce comes many changes and new circumstances. The family's financial situation will be changing, parenting plans may need to be put into place, assets and debts should be allocated and income may need to be distributed in a new way.
The goal of the collaborative process is to help divorcing couples to focus on their most important goals. This process keeps the children's interests in the forefront and can protect the children from the negative impact of litigation.
This process is more open and less adversarial because you and your spouse make an agreement not to go to court. The goal is to promote communication and lay a foundation for a healthy relationship after the divorce is final. As a new client, you can choose the collaborative divorce process during your initial consultation.
The collaborative divorce process is a new option for couples to resolve their separation equitably and respectfully without going to court. Every divorcing couple must face emotional, financial and legal issues. With divorce comes many changes and new circumstances. The family's financial situation will be changing, parenting plans may need to be put into place, assets and debts should be allocated and income may need to be distributed in a new way.
The goal of the collaborative process is to help divorcing couples to focus on their most important goals. This process keeps the children's interests in the forefront and can protect the children from the negative impact of litigation.
This process is more open and less adversarial because you and your spouse make an agreement not to go to court. The goal is to promote communication and lay a foundation for a healthy relationship after the divorce is final. As a new client, you can choose the collaborative divorce process during your initial consultation.
Why should I consider a Collaborative Divorce?
Focus on the Children - It can be better for the children. It gives children a voice during the divorce process and may help alleviate potential future trauma that can persist into their adulthood.
Control - You and your spouse agree not to go to court. This gives you and your spouse control of the outcome and process - not a judge.
Privacy - It keeps your problems and your financial information private.
Collaboration - Instead of winning or losing in court, you work with your spouse, not against your spouse, towards a mutually beneficial solution.
Less Stress/More communication - This process encourages healthy long-term communication and promotes respect between spouses.
Time - The process is more efficient and targeted towards reaching your goals.
The collaborative divorce process is a committment from all parties to avoid litigation and utilize a process of open communication to resolve the issues of cash flow, parenting and allocation of assets and debts.
Ms. Sehgal believes that the team approach is the most positive way to navigate through the divorce process. This is where a group of collaboratively trained professionals are chosen by you and your spouse to facilitate the collaborative divorce process. The team consists of two collaborative lawyers, two divorce coaches, one child specialist, and one financial neutral. The team approach creates an environment of mutual trust and provides additional professional support during what can be a difficult divorce process. This approach allows you to address the legal, emotional and financial issues that are often present during the divorce process.
Focus on the Children - It can be better for the children. It gives children a voice during the divorce process and may help alleviate potential future trauma that can persist into their adulthood.
Control - You and your spouse agree not to go to court. This gives you and your spouse control of the outcome and process - not a judge.
Privacy - It keeps your problems and your financial information private.
Collaboration - Instead of winning or losing in court, you work with your spouse, not against your spouse, towards a mutually beneficial solution.
Less Stress/More communication - This process encourages healthy long-term communication and promotes respect between spouses.
Time - The process is more efficient and targeted towards reaching your goals.
The collaborative divorce process is a committment from all parties to avoid litigation and utilize a process of open communication to resolve the issues of cash flow, parenting and allocation of assets and debts.
Ms. Sehgal believes that the team approach is the most positive way to navigate through the divorce process. This is where a group of collaboratively trained professionals are chosen by you and your spouse to facilitate the collaborative divorce process. The team consists of two collaborative lawyers, two divorce coaches, one child specialist, and one financial neutral. The team approach creates an environment of mutual trust and provides additional professional support during what can be a difficult divorce process. This approach allows you to address the legal, emotional and financial issues that are often present during the divorce process.
A family does not stop being a family because of a divorce ... they just become a different kind of restructured family.
