Collaborative Divorce Attorney On The Process Of Collaborative Divorce

A collaborative divorce attorney understands that the collaborative divorce process offers a different process than the traditionally litigated divorce through the court system. Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution method that helps divorcing couples work together to create the best possible resolution for their family’s future.

A Collaborative Divorce Attorney Is Ready To Walk You Through The Collaborative Divorce Process

Collaborative divorce is a team based approach to solving all legal issues of a divorcing couple. Each spouse will retain a collaborative divorce attorney and will work with additional team members in order to create unique solutions for their family’s needs.

The collaborative team includes each spouse, a collaborative divorce attorney for each party, a financial planner who is a neutral team member who gathers all necessary financial information. They will provide a detailed financial analysis to the parties and attorney to help them in the negotiations and decision making process. A mental health professional also helps the parties with minor children create their parenting plan, facilitate the collaborative meetings and help the parties with communication.

Instead of going to court, the collaborative method gives families the time and space to create unique solutions to their family’s needs. No two families are alike, the solutions that work for one family, may not for another. Spouses are able to keep the decision-making power in their hands instead of ceding it to a judge to make decisions regarding custody, property division, and financial support. 

A collaborative divorce attorney understands the need to feel safe and in control during a time when things might feel out of control. The collaborative process is completed in a safe, structured environment and is completely confidential.  It is a more favorable option for many families who wish to have more control over their divorce and values privacy. 

If you are in the Kansas City Metro area and believe collaborative divorce is the best step for your family, contact us at Family Law Practice at Levy Craig Law Firm today to schedule a consultation, or feel free to call us at 816-454-7474 to discuss your case with a collaborative divorce attorney, Nathalie Elliott.