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Blog 2018 January What are the Benefits of Collaborative Divorce?
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What are the Benefits of Collaborative Divorce?

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 17-Jan-2018

The divorce process can be messy, emotional, and extremely stressful. Contentions couples often argue more as tensions rise in the court room, and even more amenable spouses can sometimes grow argumentative and angry. In any case, divorce buts an untold amount of pressure on the couple involved, as well as any children of the marriage. However, there are ways to make the divorce process easier while also preserving a healthy relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse.

A collaborative divorce allows both parties to work together to find compromise in their divorce without unnecessary battles and court drama. For couples looking to simplify the divorce process while saving time, money, and sanity, collaborative divorce might just be the answer.

Save Money

When you choose a collaborative divorce, you will likely spend far less money on legal fees and other expenses. Litigation can be costly and court dates often get pushed back, drawing out the process and wasting everyone’s time. With a collaborative divorce, couples can schedule their own meetings during times that suite them best. In some cases, collaborative divorce can fly by within a few short months, rather than the years it often takes to divorce through litigation. Although you’ll still want to seek the guidance of a knowledgeable divorce attorney for your collaborative divorce, you will spend far less over a shorter amount of time than you would if your divorce went to trial.

You Control Your Divorce

One of the biggest benefits to collaborative divorce is that the power remains in your hands. You and your spouse can decide the conditions of your spousal support, child custody, child support, property division, and more. If you were to go to trial over any of these issues, you would be at the mercy of the court. If the judge made a decision neither spouse was happy with, it would still remain a court order. However, when you choose a collaborative divorce you can choose whether or not to finalize any decisions. If you are not ready, you and your spouse can continue negotiating with the help of your attorneys until you find a suitable solution.

When the outcome of your divorce is in your control, it can help you look towards the future with hope and confidence rather than fear and frustration. Divorce is hard no matter how you cut it, but if you can find a way to decrease any anxiety over the situation, it’s best you take it.

Aim for a Healthy Split

Collaborative divorces do not pit spouse against spouse, as so often happens in divorces that go to trial. Instead, you and your spouse will work together, with the help of your attorneys, to find solutions that work for both of you rather than against one another. This usually allows for more friendly means of divorce and ends with less bitterness and fewer arguments. Not only is this good for you and your ex-spouse, it also helps your children. Choosing a collaborative divorce can allow you to co-parent more amiably and can prevent your children from witnessing unnecessary arguments after a drawn-out court battle.

Privacy

Not only can a collaborative divorce keep the cost and duration of your split to a minimum, it can also help protect your family’s privacy. If you go to court, your divorce becomes a matter of public record, which can add to the stress of an already stressful situation. However, if you choose a collaborative divorce your meetings remain between your spouse and your respective lawyers, and all information will remain private and undisclosed.

If you are considering a collaborative divorce, our firm wants to help. Our experienced Houston divorce attorney has handled several collaborative divorces and has the knowledge you need.

Contact the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny to discuss your case with our family law attorney.

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