About Collaborative Practice
Collaborative Practice promotes respect and keeps the individuals, not judges, in control of the process.
What is Collaborative Practice?
Collaborative divorce was developed as an alternative to traditional divorce, Collaborative Divorce is an option for divorcing couples to resolve disputes respectfully without going to court. It offers couples/individuals a dignified and family centered process for resolving all issues that are involved in a divorce, co-parenting arrangements, and pre and post nuptial agreements.
Collaborative Practice differs from the traditional process because it promotes respect and keeps control of the process with the parties, avoiding painful and costly court time. And avoiding one size fits all outcomes imposed by judges. Clients have the opportunity for control and customized outcomes considering the needs of their family. Because clients agree not to go to court, the collaborative process is more open and less adversarial. The goal of the process is to improve communication and to lay the foundation for a healthier relationship during and after the divorce.
Collaborative Practice is based on these principles:
- The parties pledge in writing not to go to court.
- Both parties engage in an honest exchange of information.
- Each solution takes into account the best interest of the couple and other related persons, such as children or other family members
- An interdisciplinary team that provides support for the family. The team consists of .
Collaborative Practice can Benefit Your Entire Family
- Better for your children. Children are given a voice in the process, minimizing potential trauma that can sometimes last for generations.
- You remain in control. Decision-making is directly in the hands of the parties involved in the dispute rather than the hands of a third party, such as a judge who makes decisions based on a “one size fits all” directive.
- You enjoy confidentiality. Problems and assets are kept private.
- Solutions are mutually beneficial. The collaborative process recognizes and understands each client’s needs, interests concerns and goals, while allowing all parties to be heard.
- Focus on the future. Collaboration changes the notion of a legal conflict from adversarial and win/lose to a problem-solving constructive process.
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Benefits of Collaborative Divorce
- Promotes respect and keeps you in control of the process.
- Reduces conflict and negative emotions.
- Helps couples focus on their most important goals.
- Keeps information private so sensitive issues and finances remain out of the public eye.
- Saves time and resources by keeping the process out of court.
For more information on California Collaborative Divorce contact a professional today. We can help you through this.
Benefits of Collaborative Divorce
- Promotes respect and keeps you in control of the process
- Reduces conflict and negative emotions
- Helps couples focus on their most important goals
- Keeps information private so sensitive issues and finances remain out of the public eye.
- Saves time and resources by keeping the process out of court