Common Questions About Collaborative Practice And Divorce
One thing is constant in this world, and that's change. Civilization is all about evolution, the constant refinement of approach that allows us to apply new information to techniques and assumptions, slowly getting better and more adept with each passing year. The law, and specifically divorce, is no different: We simply don't get divorced the way we used to. Not only have the issues and causes of divorce changed, but the very manner in which we get divorced is vastly different from a few decades ago, and even a few years ago. Today it's not simply 'divorce court,' it's also Collaborative Divorce and Mediated Divorce - the so-called 'no court' divorces. As these concepts are still relatively new, there are many common questions about the concepts. Here are a few of the most common along with their answers.
What is a Collaborative Divorce?
A collaborative divorce includes a commitment to avoiding litigation, to working out the terms of a divorce between the two parties. It includes a commitment to the free exchange of information and real effort on the part of both spouses to working out a divorce arrangement.
What is a Collaborative Practice?
A collaborative practice is a law firm whose attorneys have been trained in the collaborative approach to divorce, including the exchange of information and a cooperative approach to all phases of the divorce process.
What is a Collaborative Team?
A Collaborative Team is the group of professionals you gather to help you shape your divorce agreement. The team can be as small as just your attorneys, or can also include mental health professionals, financial advisors, and any other professionals whose advice you feel would be helpful.
What's the Advantage of Collaborative Divorce?
Unlike a litigated divorce, a collaborative divorce eschews hostility and aggression in favor of cooperation and the identification of mutual goals and mutually beneficial decisions. Families with children benefit most from this approach, as it spares the family from the often angry statements made in court and the sight of parents treating each other as enemies. However, any divorcing couple can benefit from this approach and save emotional stress, time, and money by choosing to seek compromise with the guidance of professionals.
Collaborative divorce may not be appropriate for everyone, but it can certainly offer a calmer and more constructive approach to the many problems created by the decision to divorce while still leaving all the decisions entirely in the hands of the couple.
About the Author
If you would like to consider having a collaborative divorce, call Andrea E. Hirsch at 202-480-2160. Ms. Hirsch believes that collaborative practice is often the preferable way to deal with the difficult issues in the break-up of a marriage. She has been a leader in collaborative practice in the Washington, DC area & has extensive experience negotiating all aspects of family law cases. Visit http://www.ahirschlaw.com for more information.
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