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…
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…
A collaborative divorce is designed to be less contentious than a traditional, litigated divorce. In fact, both parties in a collaborative divorce sign an agreement that they will not participate in any court or adversarial action. They further agree to engage in “good faith” negotiations and to provide full, honest and open disclosure of all…
I get a few phone calls a month from prospective clients about collaborative divorce. What is it? Is it the same as divorce mediation? Do I have to go to court if I do collaborative divorce or mediation? Collaborative divorce is similar to mediation in that both processes are designed to be less adversarial than…