Although Collaborative Divorce settlements occur in private, certain contacts with the courts are permitted. Additionally, some issues may only be resolved with the court’s assistance. For example, some people think once they have signed a Separation Agreement that...
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...
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...
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...
