| Divorce is an excruciating process. It hurts the | | | | expressing their requirements and worries, |
| sentiment and morale of everyone involved. We at our | | | | - To attain written agreement on all disputes outside of |
| law firms strive to make this process smoother and | | | | the contested court proceedings, |
| quicker. The creative attorneys at our law firms | | | | - To authorize the attorneys the use of written |
| believe more in a separation through mutual | | | | agreement to obtain a final court order. |
| understanding rather then the Hostile divorces. | | | | Collaborative law helps both parties to shield the |
| Mediation or collaborative divorces are a growing way | | | | children from the harm legal action can inflict. It helps all |
| of resolving split-up issues. Collaborative ways are less | | | | parties to preserve a respectful relationship between |
| adversarial and allows greater control and privacy to | | | | them after the separation process is over. This type |
| both parties. It also saves money, saves mental stress, | | | | of process keeps the self-esteem of both parties and |
| and in most cases achieves outcomes comparable | | | | is a very positive solution for entire family. |
| with adversarial methods. The mediated settlements | | | | The process: |
| are also encouraged by courts and such divorces | | | | First, both of the parties meet up with their |
| often got approved quickly. Collaborative law | | | | collaborative attorneys to talk about individual requests |
| approves to the process where both sides are | | | | and apprehensions. Then, the parties and their lawyers |
| represented by lawyers but obligate to negotiating a | | | | meet in round-table meetings to reach a resolution |
| resolution and refraining from litigation. Comparatively | | | | without involving the court. All the issues including |
| harmonious approach such as collaborative divorce | | | | property distribution, child custody, and support are |
| usually reduces the pain of divorce for all parties. | | | | discussed in these conferences. Both parties got |
| During the starting phase of this process both parties | | | | benefited from the expertise, recommendation, and |
| and their attorneys sign a partaking Agreement. This | | | | support of attorneys while striving to work things out in |
| agreement requires: | | | | a positive, future-oriented way. |
| - The exchange of complete financial information from | | | | When a resolution is achieved, attorneys file the |
| both sides so that each party can compose right | | | | suitable paperwork necessary for the court |
| decisions | | | | proceedings. No court appearances are required to |
| - To sustain total privacy during the settlement | | | | get hold of a final divorce or separation announcement. |
| process, it helps both parties to feel free about | | | | |