Collaborative divorce is becoming an increasingly popular choice for divorcing spouses in Connecticut.
So what is collaborative divorce?
The hallmark of collaborative divorce is the commitment to resolve the divorce without court intervention, adversarial techniques or litigation.
Other important aspects of the process include the full disclosure of all information necessary to settle the issues in dispute and the promise to engage in “good faith” discussions surrounding each spouse’s individual interests and the overall concerns of the family, including the children.
Here is a recent article from the Hartford Courant:
Divorce, Collaborative Style – Hartford Courant
While there are certain advantages to the collaborative model (i.e. cost, active participation, privacy) the approach does not work for all divorcing couples. For example, if one spouse does not want to divorce, is unwilling to compromise on the important issues, does not wish to be transparent with requested information or there are issues of domestic violence then collaborative divorce is not an option.
Please contact me to discuss collaborative divorce in Connecticut.