Divorce is hard but when it is inevitable you want to use a method that allows you to restructure your lives with as much dignity, respect, and privacy as possible and the collaborative divorce process enables you to do that. The customized and creative opportunities that a collaborative divorce offers empower you to make the best possible decisions for you and your children. It is indeed the preferred method of divorce when divorce needs to happen.—Honey S.
We are glad we chose Collaborative Law for our divorce. The process wasn’t easy—it stretched us more than we anticipated—but the result was worth it. Our advice to you is this: Stick with it. These decisions are too important to be left up to a stranger. —Jennifer and Ted V.
I was very nervous before our first Collaborative Law meeting. My husband and I had not had a meaningful conversation since he moved out, and my imagination was running wild with all the things that could go wrong for me. I learned from that meeting, though, that the Collaborative team was going to make sure that my voice was heard during our meetings—just as they were going to make sure I was aware of my husband’s interests. —Catherine R.
I learned to quit thinking of the divorce as a competition between my wife and me and realize that (our son) will be better off if we are able to work together as his parents.—Glen P.
Last December, my ex-husband and I were able to stand together in church at the christening of our first grandchild. Since that is something my parents were never able to do for me, I am grateful that I took a chance on Collaborative Law.—Rachel B.
We have so much respect for you all (our Collaborative Divorce team). You handled our case so well and kept us focused on the process that helped it turn out so well. As we heal from this departure of our marriage, we stand strong in our conviction to raise our children and keep them as the focus of our lives. We have no words to express how we can thank you, just know you hold a special place in our lives we will never forget. Thank you so much for all you did for us.—M.S. and M.S.
I found the Collaborative Divorce process to be a satisfying, interest-based approach to our divorce. Partnering with the Collaborative Divorce team resulted in fair assessments and agreements on matters involving personal finances and custody, with the only limitation being no legally enforceable timelines in place for decision making.—R.M.
