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Collaborative Divorce

Working Together for Your Family's Future

A Better Approach for Divorce

Collaborative Divorce is a method for obtaining a dissolution of marriage which relies on a collaborative process facilitated by trained professionals to help the divorcing couple attain a peaceful resolution to both personal and financial disputes prior to entering a courtroom. The parties meet privately in a series of appointments with the help of family attorneys who are excellent communicators and negotiators, and with additional advisors as necessary. They reach a settlement agreement together, rather than having the court dictate to them the terms of their divorce.

In traditional litigation, information is exchanged through the court, decisions are made behind closed doors and a judge ultimately decides what is best for the parties. Sensitive, personal information may become part of courtroom records. The divorcing parties, who once loved each other, become adversaries, each hoping to “win.”

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Why a Collaborative Divorce is better than Traditional Divorce

Traditional divorce litigation requires hearings and depositions that become public record. In collaborative divorce, the parties openly and transparently share information behind closed doors and family and financial information remains private. The voluntary, collaborative process allows for better negotiating and a broader range of solutions than allowing a judge to make decisions without a depth of understanding of the family’s particular needs.

In Collaborative Divorce, everyone, including the lawyers, involved in the collaborative process signs a collaborative law participation agreement pledging to resolve differences without litigation. Should the collaborative process fail, the attorneys representing the parties may not participate in litigation, thus providing great incentive for them to help their clients achieve resolution. Because matters are resolved outside the courtroom, discussions and details remain privileged and private, preserving the dignity of all involved.

Collaborative Divorce Summarized

Collaborative Divorce summarized:

  • Each party hires their own attorney.
  • The attorneys agree up front that they will not represent the clients in contested litigation should the collaborative process fail.
  • There is no formal discovery process and no hearings in the collaborative process. Instead, the parties share information and documentation in a transparent fashion, making subpoenas unnecessary because the parties aren’t trying to hide or obstruct.
  • Meetings between the parties have established agendas and allot specific time to resolution of those issues.
  • Mental health professionals can assist the divorcing couple to deal with the emotional baggage of a failed marriage as well as helping them to envision their new future from a better, stronger vantage point.
  • When necessary, neutral financial professionals such as a certified financial planner or a forensic accountant, step in to improve the couple’s understanding of their financial situation and how to best divide marital financial assets.

Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly, adversarial or scar your family for life. TK Law Firm helps families to recognize and navigate the major stumbling blocks early on—raging emotions, financial insecurity and fear of the unknown—and collaboratively reach the best solutions for their family and their future.

Learn more about Collaborative Divorce and schedule your consultation by calling: 407-834-4847

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Altamonte Springs Office
999 Douglas Avenue
Suite 3333
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
407.834.4847
Downtown Orlando Office
37 N. Orange Avenue
Suite 500b
Orlando, FL 32801
407.339.0269
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