What is Collaborative Practice?
Collaborative practice is an alternative process for handling divorces or separations without going through the stressful experience of having to settle your disputes in a courtroom. In the collaborative family law process, couples meet with lawyers and collaborative family professionals to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties and provides the best solution for any children affected by the separation.
Another benefit of the collaborative family law process is that it is considerably less expensive than the traditional, in-court settlement approach. By completely avoiding the courtroom, collaborative practice can save you both time and money! Collaborative practice is a great alternative for how to get a divorce without going to court. But how does collaborative family law work?
An experienced mediator who is adept at maintaining mutual respect will oversee the entire collaborative family law process.
The first step in the process entails both parties signing a contract, which binds them to the process and pledges their commitment to the three guiding principles of the collaborative family law process.
These principles are outlined as follows:
- A pledge not to go to court
- An honest exchange of information by both spouses
- A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and children.
The aforementioned principles are essential to the collaborative family law process. Maintaining the integrity of your family unit is the number one goal of collaborative law.
By following these principles, couples can come to a satisfying agreement over the terms of their divorce or separation.
