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Never before has a
process been offered for divorcing couples that removes the
adversarial element inherent in many divorce proceedings, and
replaces it with an approach that consists of mutual respect
and team problem solving.
We have all heard the devastating stories of couples who have
taken their divorce to court. Many of us have witnessed first
hand the negative consequences of husbands and wives going to
war - over the children - over child support and alimony - over
division of assets.
In the collaborative process, the separating couple and their
lawyers sign a written agreement to work together at resolving
the issues without court involvement. Each couple works with
their individual lawyers and a team may be formed as required,
of mental health professionals, a child specialist and/or a
financial advisor.
The mental health professionals, child specialists, or financial
advisors work together with the couple and their lawyers. Mental
health professionals provide emotional support, teach communication
skills, and help ensure that needs, concerns and feelings are
understood and contained.
The collaborative approach creates an atmosphere of open communication
and cooperation that assists the couple in shaping an agreement
that best meets their needs and the needs of the children during
the separation process and in the future.
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