When you go through a divorce, it’s not an easy road to walk. It’s full of ups and downs, and the main concern is to come out on the other side with your family unit intact.

And when you choose the collaborative, no-court, non-litigated divorce process, you can!

The collaborative divorce process is designed to work in a positive manner, and there is a team of experts, such as neutral financials, mental health experts, divorce coaching experts, and lawyers who are trained to work as a team to help you and your partner draft a divorce agreement that is agreeable to you both.

Frequently we are asked by couples if there are advantages to waiting until after the holidays. Our thoughts may surprise you:

• If your relationship is too toxic with your spouse, it may be too emotional to wait
• It can be financially wise to divorce after the end of the year for tax purposes
• Families may be able to have one last holiday as a family
• After the holidays, schedules seem to clear up more
• Waiting may allow you and your spouse to work through the stressors that are leading to the separation and give reconciliation a time to bloom

Whatever way you decide to proceed, it’s most important that you both do what’s best for your family. Take time to think through both options – this may help you develop a more straightforward separation path to go down.

At Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Florida, our goal is to help you learn about the Collaborative options available to you in your divorce and paternity matters and to familiarize yourself with the benefits of Collaborative law over litigation and how it can benefit you, your spouse or other parent, and your children.

Contact us today to learn more about collaborative divorce, collaborative family law, and the collaborative process.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.