Collaborative divorces keep separation details secret

It sounds like a contradiction in terms: collaborative divorce. But in a process invented in 1990 by a Minneapolis divorce lawyer burned out on … [Read more...]

What Is Required to Make Collaborative Divorce Truly Collaborative?

Those of you who have been reading my series of articles about "Collaborative Divorce" should be well aware of the fact that I have quoted Stephen … [Read more...]

Why a Collaborative Divorce Makes Financial Sense

With fewer attorneys involved, a collaborative divorce may save you thousands. Many people visualize themselves getting married; nobody daydreams … [Read more...]

More couples seeking kinder, gentler divorces

Lawyers, clients collaborate to craft a fair outcome for everyone involved. Collaborative divorce. The term sounds like an oxymoron in a culture … [Read more...]

Collaborative divorce offers options to court battles

Instead of litigating a split, approach focuses on cooperation, keeping the peace. Divorce has a bad rep. The idea conjures thoughts of angry … [Read more...]

Three Reasons People Choose Collaborative Divorce

Over the last decade or so, a movement has emerged in divorce court to make future exes teammates in the process instead of opponents. On KERA's … [Read more...]

"My ex-wife and I completed our collaborative divorce last year. It was in Kenton County. The process worked very well. Most importantly, our children were not adversely affected by the divorce process. We were able to cooperate with regard to them throughout the process.
Because of the collaborative process, we did not have to experience the months-long wait for court hearings that other couples experience. We were able to control the process, and work through our divorce more efficiently than in litigation.
Preparing for and attending a collaborative meeting in a divorce is much easier than preparing for and attending a court hearing.
Divorce is always challenging, but the collaborative process helped reduce the level of tension and anxiety for us, especially compared to other people I have known that did not do collaborative. We learned a process of communication that we still use to resolve issues with our children."