When parties sign up for a collaborative divorce, they essentially are both emotionally and financially committing to never go to court. You certainly have the option of backing out of the collaborative agreement and hiring a new lawyer, but it almost always seems a better choice to try "one more … Read More
Collaborative Law Can Be More Stressful
If both parties hire reasonable attorneys focused on settling the case, and both approach it with a peaceful attitude, then there is no reason for collaborative contracts to be signed. There are some cases where both parties are already in agreement where an uncontested divorce might be the best … Read More
Collaborative Divorce Can Be Significantly MORE Expensive
Last week you may remember we outlined the top 5 reasons collaborative divorce can backfire. This week we are delving deeper into why a divorce using collaborative law can be more expensive. Remember, when you sign your collaborative law contract, you are agreeing that no matter what happens, you … Read More