Is a Collaborative Divorce Best for You?
Understanding a Collaborative Divorce
Unlike a bitter divorce where both parties are neck-to-neck in accusations and arguments, collaborative divorce uses a cooperative approach to divorce. It involves a mutually agreed, legally binding contract for separation called Participation Agreement for child custody, property and asset division among many aspects of a divorce. A collaborative divorce is an ideal option for couples who wish to end their marriage silently. Such a couple will work together under the supervision and guidance of a skilled divorce and family law attorney.
How does a Collaborative Divorce Work?
When a couple agrees to a collaborative divorce, the family and divorce laws in Illinois require the couple to complete a sworn comprehensive disclosure settlement. Each partner is required to hire an attorney to represent him/her during a collaborative divorce. A skilled divorce attorney with years of experience in collaborative divorce will be able to take a win-lose divorce and transform it into a win-win divorce.
When is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option for You?
If you are wondering whether you are the right candidate for a collaborative divorce, you should go through the following points to determine whether collaborative divorce is in your best interest.
• Collaborative divorce is the ideal option when both partners are looking for a mutually agreed divorce settlement
• Both you and your partner are willing to set aside any destructive emotions that prevent you both from rational thinking and mutual understanding of every issue
• Instead of going at each other in courts through your attorneys, you both wish to end your marriage quietly, with integrity and mutual respect
• You and your partner are willing to let the past differences be water under the bridge and work towards a divorce that is acceptable to both partners
• Save your children from a messy, hateful divorce
If your scenario is similar to the aforementioned points, then hire a skilled divorce attorney to help you finalize a collaborative divorce.
It’s highly unlikely you will be able to save your marriage, but you can end your marriage in a subtle and cooperative way by opting for a collaborative divorce. With a collaborative divorce option, you can decide to call it quits by mutual agreement and by working together towards a divorce settlement that works for both of you.
If you wish to learn more about your divorce or want to schedule a free consultation, contact Law Office of Fedor Kozlov at 847-241-1299 to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer.