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Collaborative Divorce - Free Webinar
Although not offered by Nebraska practitioners, those interested in learning more about collaborative divorce should consider attending this free webinar, "Collaborative Practice -- A Better Approach to Conflict Resolution" on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 12-1 p.m. Eastern time. If you're not able to make the live session, you can register and receive the recording.
Costs and Timelines for Collaborative Divorce
These are two of the most frequently asked questions about collaborative divorce in Nebraska — and, as with all types of divorce resolution, there’s no one standard answer.
Because a team of professionals is involved, many people automatically think collaborative divorce will be expensive. It doesn’t have to be. Collaborative divorce is frequently less expensive than litigation — even cases that don’t go to trial. That’s because litigation requires more paperwork — court filing fees and costs related to discovery — witness fees, subpoena fees, and court reporter fees.) There is no discovery in collaborative divorce. Any information that is brought up is collected and shared by the spouses themselves.
Collaborative divorce can cost more than a mediated divorce — but even with mediation, each party often still has his or her own attorney.
As for timelines, collaborative cases can go as fast or as slow as you want. You’re not waiting on a judge to set a deadline to discuss issues. Collaborative divorces move at the speed dictated by the couple and the collaborative team.
Cases will generally be resolved faster when the parties are willing to communicate and compromise, are prompt in supplying requested information (especially financial documents), and have some flexibility in scheduling — especially when conducting four-ways and five-way meetings.
Recent data shows that 90% of all litigated cases will return to court, while 90% of collaborative cases never return to court.
Because a team of professionals is involved, many people automatically think collaborative divorce will be expensive. It doesn’t have to be. Collaborative divorce is frequently less expensive than litigation — even cases that don’t go to trial. That’s because litigation requires more paperwork — court filing fees and costs related to discovery — witness fees, subpoena fees, and court reporter fees.) There is no discovery in collaborative divorce. Any information that is brought up is collected and shared by the spouses themselves.
Collaborative divorce can cost more than a mediated divorce — but even with mediation, each party often still has his or her own attorney.
As for timelines, collaborative cases can go as fast or as slow as you want. You’re not waiting on a judge to set a deadline to discuss issues. Collaborative divorces move at the speed dictated by the couple and the collaborative team.
Cases will generally be resolved faster when the parties are willing to communicate and compromise, are prompt in supplying requested information (especially financial documents), and have some flexibility in scheduling — especially when conducting four-ways and five-way meetings.
Recent data shows that 90% of all litigated cases will return to court, while 90% of collaborative cases never return to court.
The Role of the Attorney in Collaborative Divorce
Each party has a lawyer trained in the collaborative process. Your attorney guides you through the legal issues and files court-related paperwork. This includes writing up all client agreements into the final proposed divorce degree so that it’s in compliance with Nebraska law.
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