Divorce doesn’t necessarily have to mean going to battle with your ex. Instead, it’s sometimes possible to work through necessary decisions in a cooperative manner. A collaborate divorce is one option to make this happen.
A collaborative divorce involves both spouses working with their divorce professionals to come to a mutually agreeable settlement. The goal isn’t to ignore the conflicts and challenges. Instead, the goal is to avoid allowing them to derail negotiations.
What are the potential benefits of collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce offers both parties greater privacy and control. When a contentious divorce goes to court, the proceedings will become part of the public court record. This can mean that personal information is available for anyone to read.
Instead of giving the court full control over determining who will receive what, collaborative divorce puts that control in the hands of the divorcing parties. It can involve business valuation, investment account division, parenting time schedules, parenting plans and anything else that’s required to legally end a marriage.
What else should you know about collaborative divorce in Florida?
Collaborative divorce in Florida is voluntary and requires both parties to sign a participation agreement. It’s not appropriate for every divorce, such as those involving domestic violence, hidden information or coercion. If the divorce matters can’t be resolved through a collaborative method, the legal team is dismissed and the divorce will proceed in full via the court system.
Anyone who’s going through a divorce should determine if a collaborative method is an option in their situation. Working with a legal professional who understands the circumstances and can assist with determining if a collaborative divorce is viable may be beneficial for anyone facing a divorce.