A More Peaceful and Cost-Effective Way to Divorce
Handle your divorce outside of the courtroom.
Divorces Can Be Draining
Going through a divorce can be a frustrating, difficult process. Ending a relationship is a life-changing decision that can make you feel like you’re stepping into the unknown. When it’s taken to a courtroom and the outcomes are decided by a judge, it can become even more intimidating.
Collaborative divorce is an alternative that keeps your divorce in the hands of you and the other party. Under the guidance of attorneys and additional professionals, you can work through a collaborative negotiation that focuses on a positive outcome for both parties.
One Accord Legal Can Guide You Through Collaborative Divorce
At One Accord Legal, we actively pursue peace for our clients. When you choose us to work with you through a collaborative divorce, you can trust that we have your back. We will help you determine what requests you want, the reasoning behind them, and will pursue a resolution that’s best for all involved.
Collaborative divorce offers a number of benefits, such as establishing a better co-parenting relationship, crafting an agreement that will lead to less conflict, and protecting the parties’ privacy. We will stand by you through each step of the process to offer you guidance and support.
How Does Collaborative Divorce Work?
If you choose to seek collaborative divorce, both parties and their collaborative attorneys sign an agreement stating that they will not go to court. If you and the other party do choose to proceed to litigation, new attorneys must be hired. This is a safeguard put in place to protect you and the other party by preventing gamesmanship during the process.
There are at least four individuals, other than the parties, involved in the collaborative process. In addition to the attorneys you choose, the parties hire a neutral facilitator (usually a mental health professional) who will help the parties communicate during joint meetings. Finally, there is a financial expert who is typically present to review both parties’ financial documents and help you reach a fair financial resolution.
Next, a series of meetings is conducted between the parties, their attorneys, and the experts. At this point, additional experts, such as parenting coaches, can be added based on the needs of you and the other party. The goal of these meetings is to determine what each party wants, why the requests are being made, and finding a resolution that will best meet the needs of the involved parties.
While collaborative divorce isn’t right for every situation, it’s an alternative that many find to be less stressful with resolutions that lead to less conflict after the divorce is over. Contact us today if you think this might be the right step for you.
How to Start Pursuing Collaborative Divorce
Step 1
Contact Us
Tell us your story, and we’ll meet to discuss if collaborative divorce is a good fit for your situation.
Step 2
Receive a Clear Plan
We’ll explain the process to you and talk through your options.
Step 3
Move Towards Collaborative Resolution
We’ll begin meetings with the other party and experts, and begin working towards a solution that is best for all parties involved.
We Help You Find a Peaceful Resolution in Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to look like the dramatic courtroom confrontations on television. One Accord Legal guides our clients through collaborative divorce that empowers them to negotiate their requests in a calmer, more private setting. We have helped many clients find positive outcomes both for themselves and the other parties involved, and we know that we can help you too.
