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Collaborative Divorce |
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What is Collaborative Divorce?
The key difference between the conventional
practice of divorce and a collaborative divorce
is that both parties and all team members sign a
contract not to go to court but to work to
construct a settlement agreement. This means
that no one can threaten to resort to court
battles. A commitment is made by all team
members to support open communication and solve
problems jointly. |
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Who is on a Collaborative Team?
A Collaborative Team is made up of Collaborative
Professionals trained to work with a couple in
an interdisciplinary model. The team includes
one attorney and one divorce coach for each
party and a financial analyst and (when
children are involved) a child specialist. |
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When you work with a Collaborative Team you are
no longer alone. You and your spouse are
supported throughout the process and afterwards. |
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The
Divorce Coach |
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A Divorce Coach is a role unique to
Collaborative Practice. The Coach is not a
therapist although all Coaches must hold a valid
license in mental health and have been
practicing for at least eight years. Coaches are
trained to work with an interdisciplinary team.
This means that your Coach is your support
throughout the process and has access to all
members of the team. |
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In the first few sessions, your Divorce Coach
can help you organize your priorities and
discuss your issues in a manner that will
facilitate the collaborative process. Your
Coach may review with you any issues you feel
unable to address without becoming overwhelmed
and help you to manage these very difficult
discussions. After these initial sessions, if
you feel ready to handle the specific emotional
demands of the negotiation meetings with your
spouse and the two attorneys, you may choose to
decrease your meetings with your coach. However,
some clients choose to have their Coaches
participate in team meetings to gain their
support. |
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Couples often work with together with their
Coaches using the findings of a Child Specialist
to develop their visitation and parenting plan
for their children. |
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