Is a Collaborative Divorce settlement legally binding? Yes. Collaborative Divorce is as legally binding as going through the court system. A common misconception about divorce is that going to court and getting a court order is the only way to have legally binding...
By Robin M. Mermans Collaborative Divorce and pro se mediation methods are increasing in popularity. It’s for good reason too, as more divorcing couples look to preserve relationships and customize their settlements while reducing conflict. While these 2 options have...
By Lindsey S. Dasher You may hear the word “divorce” and think of mudslinging or being grilled by an attorney while you’re on the witness stand, but collaborative law is so different. As alluded to in the name, collaborative divorce means the spouses and their...
By Eric Trosch In Collaborative Divorce, the process of gathering information is streamlined and simplified. Collaborative Divorce uses informal discovery, such as the voluntary exchange of financial information, and relies on neutral experts such as tax advisors,...
By Heidi S. Risser Question: If my spouse and I sign a collaborative agreement not to go to court, how do we get divorced? Answer: The collaborative agreement, which is signed by each party and their attorneys, should explain that necessary interactions with the...
Written by Robin M. Mermans, Esq., owner of ROAD to RESOLUTION When I experienced my divorce over a decade ago, I wish I knew about the option for collaborative divorce. At the time, it was fairly new to North Carolina as it was passed into law by the state...
Talking With Your Spouse About Having a Collaborative Divorce By Irene King There is no right or easy way to begin a conversation about divorce. Once you and your spouse have had an initial conversation and decided that divorce is the path you are going to take, it’s...
By: Deborah Dilman It’s true. In the fall of 2022 the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) was nominated for a 2023 Nobel Peace Prize! Why, you ask? The answer to that question is because of their international efforts to change the way...
By: Heidi Risser Question: If we hire an appraiser in the collaborative process, can that appraisal be entered as evidence in court in the event we do not settle the case? Answer: No. The collaborative agreement should state that any jointly hired experts, such as...
Is Collaborative Divorce Process New? By Irene King Collaborative Divorce began with one lawyer deciding to practice family law differently. Stu Webb, a family lawyer in Minnesota, began practicing law in 1970. After twenty years as a family lawyer trying cases in a...
