Is it for you?

Divorce is a highly personal matter, and no one approach is right for everyone. Many couples, however, have found that Collaborative Practice is a desirable alternative to the potentially destructive aspects of the conventional divorce process.

Collaborative Practice may be right for you if you believe the values listed below are important:

• Maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect through the divorce process--even in the presence of disagreements.
• Prioritizing the needs of children.
• Enhancing communication with your spouse.
• Working creatively and cooperatively to solve issues.
• Putting aside the frustration and pain of the present moment to plan productively for your future.
• Behaving in an ethical manner toward your spouse and expecting the same in return.
• Keeping control of the divorce process with you and your spouse, and not relegating it to the court system.

If these principles resonate with you, it is likely that Collaborative Practice would be a viable option for you.