YOU CAN DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT – AND STAY OUT OF COURT

Separation and divorce is never easy. But with the help of trained legal, financial, and mental health professionals, conflict is reduced and you avoid the economic and emotional strain of litigation.

Collaborative practice, including Collaborative Law and interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce (also called no-court divorce, divorce with dignity, and peaceful divorce), helps you resolve difficult financial and parenting issues in a way that empowers your family to transition successfully into your new life.

The purpose of the Collaborative process is to reach a settlement that benefits the entire family. The process is client-driven, rather than attorney-driven. Each person’s goals are identified and disagreements are resolved using an interest-based, problem solving approach.

Children’s needs are addressed especially well in the Collaborative process. There is no pain-free way to end a marriage, but respect allows you and your partner to create an environment in which you and your children can thrive.

Current News

CLI member, psychologist Deborah Clemmensen joins Marti & Erin, co-hosts of Mom Enough, for an encouraging and practical discussion of how children and parents can thrive even within the challenging context of divorce and remarriage. Click here to hear Deb's interview.

Collaborative Law Institute's co-president, Louise Livesay was interviewed recently on my Talk 107.1's The Gyno Show. Click here to hear Louise's interview. It is a brief overview on  Collaborative Practice and its benefits.