In traditional, adversarial divorce, there is the idea that there should be a “winner” and a “loser.” In collaborative divorce, the goal is a “win/win” outcome.
The idea of a lengthy, expensive divorce is a concern for many divorcing couples. There are, however, alternatives to courtroom litigation. An advantage of many of these alternatives is not just financial, however. Couples who use collaborative divorce, for example, may retain more control over the outcome of their financial settlements and custody arrangements.
One common misperception of collaborative divorce is that the couples must agree on everything before committing to the process. This is not the case. Instead, the couples must agree to be open and honest throughout the divorce process and work to achieve a mutually beneficial and agreeable settlement. There will certainly be disagreements along the way, but the collaborative professional team will work with the couple to solve these issues. This approach has the advantage of minimizing the negative impact of divorce on the couple and any children involved.
If the couple is not able to reach a final agreement through the collaborative process, they may still pursue litigation, but will need to hire new attorneys to represent them.
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