What are the differences between using the Collaborative Process rather than going to Court?

There are a lot of reasons why so many people are choosing to resolve matters arising from separation outside of the court system. Some of the big ones include:

(1) Confidentiality - many personal and financial details can otherwise become part of the filed court documents;

(2) Creativity - working together offers many more options regarding how to calculate and when to review support arrangements;

3) Flexibility - people may share or transfer assets how and when they choose, including maintaining joint ownership for a time to maximize value;

(4) Mechanisms to deal with future changes or disagreements;

(5) Resources - parties can work with a financial professional to learn how to best use and protect their assets and income or if there are children, parents can choose to work with a family specialist; and

(6) Expert advice - differences in professional opinions can be explored cooperatively and often at lower cost than formal assessments.

Take the time to explore your options and choose the best process for your family.