I'VE HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT A "TEAM APPROACH".  WHAT IS THAT?

Collaborative divorce allows for the assistance of professionals who can help you reach your goals.  There can be a team approach:

   · A therapist, coach or psychologist can be a resource to help deal with emotional issues;

   · An accountant, tax advisor or other professional can help with financial questions;

   · Other professionals can shed light on the value of the home or other property.

But, importantly, such professionals, if they were to be involved at all, would be available only for constructive purposes, to help you move forward – and not to provide evidence for the attorneys to use in motion papers or at a trial.

DO WE HAVE TO HAVE ALL THOSE EXPERTS?  AN ENTIRE TEAM?

No.  Every case is different.  Some couples find that such assistance is helpful; others don't need it.

CAN I EXPECT TO SAVE A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY IF I CHOOSE A COLLABORATIVE DIVOCE?

It depends.  All else being equal, the lack of motion practice and trial preparation can mean that you are spending less for a lawyer's time.  And, the case can progress more along the timeframe that works for the clients, rather than being subject to the court calendar.

Still, gathering and sharing information, figuring out what you need, working through obstacles, and negotiating, etc. does take time.

Collaborative divorce is helpful for many clients, but there is hard work that has to be done.