What to Expect With Collaborative Divorce

Through her work with collaborative divorce, Nathalie Elliott of Levy Craig Family Law knows the anxiety a person faces when going into divorce proceedings. That’s why she wants to make sure our clients are armed with as much information about the collaborative divorce process as possible going in. Read on for an explanation of the strengths of this method as well as what you can expect to encounter with it.

Privacy

Collaborative divorce is a good option for families wanting a more private family-centered divorce method. This method gives the opportunity to avoid going to trial. You can work with a dedicated team to help you and your family create a solution that works to everyone’s best interests. The collaborative method is safe and confidential and offers more control over your divorce.

Flexibility

Collaborative divorce will involve working with a supportive team of professionals, including an attorney for each party, a neutral financial planner, and a mental health professional who helps the parties with communication and those with minor children, create a parenting plan. This team will help provide you with the multiple options for dealing with the challenges of creating a plan for your divorce and will facilitate discussions to help the parties determine which option is the best for their family.

The Process

The actual process of a collaborative divorce consists of meetings between the parties and the collaborative team. At these meetings, discussions about every aspect of the divorce will help create a plan that addresses problems before they arise. Using the team discussed previously, you will be able to have a clear picture of the state of both parties’ finances and a strong parenting plan to reduce uncertainty around a custody schedule. Nathalie Elliott at Levy Craig Family Law in Kansas City has more than 25 years helping clients with their family law needs, with a strong background in business and finance, she is an asset to her clients.

If you are in the Kansas City Metro area and feel the collaborative method is a better fit for you and your family, contact us today. To schedule a consultation, call us at (816) 454-7474 with any questions you have for a collaborative divorce attorney.