Learn the Difference Between Collaborative Divorce and “collaborative style?” By Dan Lewis The major difference between Collaborative Divorce and “collaborative style” negotiation is that with Collaborative Divorce the parties and their attorneys sign a Collaborative...
Learn more about Collaborative Training for the Professionals on my Team? By Irene King Collaborative training is a specialized form of professional development and training for lawyers, financial professionals, and mental health professionals who are committed to...
Learn How Collaborative Divorce Is Different From Mediation By Dan Lewis As a family law attorney and certified family financial mediator, I have spoken with many individuals who are unaware of how Collaborative Divorce and mediation are actually defined and the...
Question: If my spouse and I sign a collaborative agreement not to go to court, how do we get divorced? By Heidi S. Risser Answer: The collaborative agreement, which is signed by each party and their attorneys, should explain that necessary interactions with the...
What is the Role of the Attorney in Collaborative Divorce? By Dan Lewis The attorneys in Collaborative Divorce make up one-half of the Collaborative team along with their clients. While advocacy in Collaborative Divorce may appear to be different from the...
Options for Choosing a Divorce Process By Irene King Do-It-Yourself In a world where everything has a “DIY” option, divorce is no exception. Also known as the “kitchen table” divorce, this option assumes you and your spouse have an agreement on all issues and you...
What is Collaborative Divorce? by Dan Lewis “Collaborative Divorce” is a means of dispute resolution where the parties (called “participants”) and their attorneys agree to work together to resolve their family law issues without involving or threatening adversarial...
By Katie Miller While one of the paramount goals in Collaborative Divorce is to avoid litigation, many families going through separation in the Collaborative Process will consider whether a mediation is necessary or beneficial. Many couples disregard the option...
Never heard of Collaborative Divorce? I’m not surprised. Unfortunately, it is rare that I meet with a client who has ever heard the term. I want to change that because I truly believe Collaborative Divorce is the best way for families to go about navigating the...
In North Carolina, when most people think about Child Custody, they think about the type of custody schedule that will be in place for their children. In other words, on what nights will the children be with one parent and on what nights will they be with the...
