Collaborative divorce is often most successful for parties who want to resolve their divorce or other matters respectfully and focus on long-term solutions rather than conflict. While no parties need to agree on all issues to begin the process, collaborative process works best when both parties:
- Are willing to be honest and transparent
- Want to resolve issues respectfully
- Are willing to communicate and negotiate and committed to working toward solutions
- Prefer a private, customized outcome that they create rather than the court deciding
- Want to control the decisions for their family rather than the court
- Value privacy and confidentiality as collaborative meeting take place in a private setting.
- Are committed to full and honest financial disclosure
- Are interested in reducing emotional and financial costs that are often associated with prolonged litigation.
The process may not be appropriate if one party refuses to provide complete financial information, unwilling to negotiate or where there are concerns about safety or other issues that cannot be adequately addressed within the collaborative process.
A consultation with a collaborative attorney can help determine if this process is a good fit for your situation.