There is little doubt that collaborative divorce is becoming more of an accepted concept amongst the family bar.
When conducted properly it has many advantages including insulating the children from the parent’s acrimony and conflict.
One of the keys to a successful collaborative divorce is to select the right professionals – not just the right attorney. Therapists, family counselors, financial planners and accountants all have an important role in this process.
The other key is the “all in” approach. I have heard this phrase a lot lately – usually in a sports context. In the collaborative process, “all in” means being committed to the model. If one spouse is not dedicated to resolving the divorce in a collaborative way then scrap it. It simply will not work unless there is mutual acceptance and belief in the collaborative method.