Waxhaw Collaborative Divorce Attorney

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative divorce and traditional divorce are fundamentally different. In a traditional divorce, a couple leaves decisions about their separation entirely up to the court system, sometimes using alternative resolutions only as a last resort. While these processes work for some situations, they can lead to more stress, more disagreements, and a longer time spent in the legal process.

Collaborative divorce can help you make choices together about critical components of your divorce without having to go to trial. If you're seeking a collaborative divorce, our Waxhaw collaborative divorce attorney can help guide you through the process, suggest alternative dispute resolutions, and represent your interests in meetings.

Speak with a Waxhaw collaborative divorce attorney today for a free consultation. Call us at (704) 659-0007 or contact us online to explore your options for an amicable divorce.

What Are the Benefits of Collaborative Divorce?

Above all else, collaborative divorce encourages divorcing couples to work out their differences privately instead of turning to a traditional, contested divorce in open court. When fewer components of the divorce process have to be contested in front of a judge, your case will typically go smoother and be resolved faster.

Additionally, collaborative divorce is generally less adversarial than traditional divorce, reducing the emotional and mental strain that can come with court battles. Since both spouses work together to resolve their issues, the atmosphere tends to be more cooperative and less combative.

We can speak with you in a confidential consultation to help you decide whether collaborative divorce is the right option for you.

How Does Collaborative Divorce Work in Waxhaw?

The North Carolina court system is in support of collaborative divorce as an alternative way of settling divorce cases by reducing negative emotions and promoting open communication. The process includes a series of meetings between the couple and their attorney(s), as well as third-party neutral professionals, to help each spouse come to an agreement.

Here is how the typical Waxhaw collaborative divorce process looks:

1. Initial Consultation and Agreement to Participate: Each spouse works individually with a Waxhaw collaborative divorce attorney to be sure each party's interests are met.
2. Team Formation: Neutral third-party professionals (or experts) are selected and meet with the couple to present any necessary information about their situation. These professionals can include financial experts and child therapists.
3. Negotiation and Settlement: With the assistance of your Waxhaw collaborative divorce attorney, a series of meetings are scheduled to address the pressures of the specific divorce case. Each meeting should bring both spouses closer to achieving a settlement.
4. Final Agreement and Filing: The two lawyers will draft an agreement based on the decisions made in the previous meetings, and after the couple reviews, all documents will be submitted to the court for approval.