What are the benefits of Collaborative Divorce?

Control

In Collaborative Divorce, you and your spouse agree not to go to court. This gives you and your spouse control of the process and outcome versus litigation, where a judge makes the final decision.

Collaboration

Instead of the win-lose court setting, the entire collaborative team ensures that both spouses work with each other, not against each other, towards mutually beneficial solutions for critical issues.

Communication

One barrier in litigation is lack of effective communication between spouses. In the Collaborative process, spouses learn a framework for effectively communicating their concerns and goals and brainstorming outcomes.

Better for Children

Gives children a voice in the process, alleviating the potential of future trauma that sometimes persists for generations.

Private

 Keeps problems and assets private within the process.

Less Stressful

• Allows spouses to control pace/timing
• Improves communication between spouses
• Keeps control of the outcome with the spouses
• Promotes respect and healthier long-term communications

Saves Time

The process is more efficient, productive and targeted because of the unique structure of the Collaborative process

Learning Effective Communication Skills

Communication skills acquired during Collaborative Divorce may have positive applications
outside divorce.