Virginia Beach Collaborative Divorce
Understanding another Approach to Divorce
Divorce is tough under any circumstances. Even when both parties want to agree, sometimes they just don’t. This is probably a large part of why you’re getting divorced—you stopped agreeing on the big issues.
You still want to be nice to each other, though. You want your kids to feel safe and protected and loved. You want to avoid nastiness. You want a civil divorce. Our firm offers divorce advice in Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads to spouses who want a collaborative divorce.
Collaborative Divorce in Virginia Beach
Collaborative divorce is a family law procedure that ends in a traditional divorce, but, rather than battle it out in court, the parties agree to treat each other with respect and work toward the common goal of the divorce.
Collaborative divorces work because the parties enter into a participation agreement that outlines how they will treat each other during the divorce process:
- The lawyers cannot litigate the case. If the case fails to resolve itself collaboratively, the parties must find new lawyers. This check keeps everyone working toward a real resolution.
- Neither party will take advantage of the mistakes of the other party.
- The parties will disclose all relevant information. The parties will not hide any material facts.
- Everything that is said in meetings is confidential.
- Any expert witnesses are neutral and both parties hire them together.
- Everyone will act with courtesy and in good faith.
If you think that a collaborative divorce is best for you, contact our offices.
