If you have children, your mind often turns to them and considers what impacts a divorce would cause.

In a court-litigated divorce, everyone gets “dragged through the mud.” Often, we see that families get torn apart so much that the emotional toll is not recoverable, not even in the long term.

When you choose the collaborative divorce process the attorneys and neutral professionals agree to dissolve the marriage without going to court and working towards finding a peaceful resolution.

Because of this agreement, transparent and respectful exchanges of information can occur without fear of retaliation or public disclosure for either client.

Another benefit of utilizing the collaborative process is that couples will have access to many different professionals trained in divorce.

Often mental health professionals and a child life specialist are part of the team. These experts help the family, as a whole, navigate the emotional potholes divorces bring to the surface.

Here are some other benefits to children when choosing the collaborative process:

• Children experience lower anger levels and uncertainty
• Focuses on how the family will function long after the agreements are signed
• Co-parenting skills are taught by a divorce coach
• Agreements outline how various situations will be handled – vacations, holidays, etc.
• Focuses on meeting the family’s needs – not individual needs only

The collaborative divorce process is best suited for family preservation. It helps the family draft a wholistic agreement that considers the emotional well-being of all the family members. It can be the best path forward when looking for an amicable divorce.

At Collaborative Divorce Professionals, 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 another parent, and your children.

Contact us today to learn more about collaborative divorce, collaborative paternity, 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.