Collaborative divorce proceedings require a commitment to work with a spouse. The people pursuing divorce work together to resolve their disagreements about marital matters and proceed with an uncontested divorce filing. Collaborative divorce proceedings can theoretically be faster and more cost-effective than litigated divorces. Spouses frequently require the support of outside professionals to negotiate terms for a collaborative divorce.
Other than family law attorneys, what other forms of support may spouses require during a collaborative divorce?
1. Financial analysts
Frequently, spouses bring in an outside financial specialist to review their assets and determine the most appropriate way to divide the marital estate. Particularly in cases where spouses have complex resources and disagree about the appropriate way to divide them, the insight of a financial professional could be very helpful.
2. Child custody specialists
A professional who prioritizes the needs of the children could help parents resolve disagreements about the allocation of their parental rights and responsibilities. If parents struggle to agree with one another regarding parenting time and authority, a specialist who prioritizes the best interests of the children could help resolve disagreements.
3. A mediator
Mediators are professionals with training in dispute resolution and the law. They can help spouses discuss their current disagreements and establish divorce terms that are fair given the family’s circumstances. In scenarios where spouses wish to collaborate but cannot seem to agree on key issues, the support of a mediator could help them resolve their lingering disputes and move forward with an uncontested divorce filing.
Securing appropriate assistance can make a major difference for those pursuing collaborative divorce proceedings. Even with the cost of working with outside professionals, a successful collaborative divorce may be less costly and contentious than a litigated divorce.
