Separating or divorcing is never easy. But when couples and their advocates take
a less adversarial approach, the entire family benefits. Collaborative practice (often called Collaborative law) helps
families resolve divorce issues with dignity and respect. In the collaborative process, husbands & wives, partners,
their attorneys, and any other collaborative mental health and financial professionals working with the family, agree to resolve
all issues of their case without contentious court proceedings. They plan together to craft an agreement. They
make thoughtful decisions that can actually work for the entire family's needs to be met: a truly win-win solution
instead of multiple casualties.
The Collaborative process is based on the
promise by all participants:
- To engage in open, respectful communication
and to provide a voluntary and complete exchange of information.
- A written pledge that there will be "no court" and the collaborative professionals cannot go to court if
the parties decide to litigate.
- Everyone is committed
to respect each other's goals and work toward a common solution to meet everyone's needs.
Through collaborative law, the clients who know the most about the family and priorities have
more control over the process of divorcing and making interest-based choices, but they have the guidance of professionals
trained and devoted to achieving a thoughtful, fair, and workable settlement for the entire family.
Please take a few minutes to review the rest of the website of the NEW
JERSEY COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE ALLIANCE to learn how Collaborative law and the dedicated, independent, and trained
professionals in our group can help you and your family move forward with your lives.
