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Is Collaborative Divorce Right For You? Questions to Ask Yourself

April 19, 2023

Collaborative Divorce may be right for you and your family. Let’s consider some questions to ask yourself: 1.    Are you and your spouse willing to work through the terms of your divorce together? Collaborative Divorce is the process in which both spouses work together with a team of professionals to establish the terms of…

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Collaborative Divorce Benefits

March 15, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is the process in which both spouses work together with a team of professionals to establish the terms of their divorce settlement, completely outside of the court system. By supporting you and your spouse in a collaborative space, you and your spouse work in a more cooperative, and less adversarial manner and can…

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What is Collaborative Divorce?

February 15, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is an alternative, solution-based approach to traditional divorce. Where traditional divorce can quickly become adversarial or costly with two litigation attorneys and court fees, collaborative divorce works by empowering couples to make decisions about their separation together in a safe, transparent, private environment. In a collaborative divorce, the divorcing parties, with the  support of…

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Collaborative Divorce Advantages in 2023

January 18, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is a new concept for couples researching their divorce options. Read a full explanation of the process from Elizabeth Hill.  A  collaborative divorce is  completely different from a traditional divorce. In this case, the parties, with the support of two collaborative attorneys, a divorce coach and a financial neutral, take the time necessary to address the issues…

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Collaborative Divorce Offers a Peaceful Alternative to Traditional Divorce

December 21, 2022

Have you ever heard of Collaborative Divorce? I hadn’t either before a few years ago. After nearly 20 years litigating high-conflict family law cases and difficult child custody disputes, I learned that divorce options –such as  mediation, collaborative  mediation and collaborative divorce, are a  better way to help families resolve family law matters.   My name is Elizabeth Hill and…

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What Does a Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Do?

December 7, 2022

A collaborative divorce lawyer works with a team of professionals alongside a divorcing couple to reach an outcome without involving the legal system. A collaborative divorce lawyer represents one spouse in a collaborative divorce. The other spouse also has their own collaborative divorce lawyer to advocate for him or her during meetings. A divorce coach…

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What To Expect in a Collaborative Divorce

November 16, 2022

A collaborative divorce is a newer offering among family law practices. When most people think of divorce, the picture of traditional divorce pops into their mind — with two spouses arguing with or intimidating each other, and separate attorneys trying to outdo the other one. Collaborative divorce is completely different than traditional divorce. In collaborative…

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Collaborative Divorce: What Does It Mean?

October 19, 2022

When mentioning collaborative divorce, most might not know what that actually means. Traditional divorce is often adversarial, overwhelming, intimidating, and  confusing, and can be very expensive with two separate litigation attorneys. A collaborative divorce is completely different from a traditional divorce. Collaborative divorce allows you and your partner to create a long-lasting divorce settlement without court…

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What Does A Collaborative Divorce Attorney Do?

June 23, 2021

As a collaborative divorce attorney, it is my job to help support and guide you through the collaborative divorce process, and to help assist you in identifying your own interests and goals through the divorce. It is not my job to attack your spouse or to engage in any adversarial tactics. The goal of collaborative…

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Collaborative Divorce and Mediation Alternatives to Litigation: Similar But Different

September 9, 2020

While collaborative divorce and mediation are similar in that you have control of all the important decisions and both involve outside professionals for help negotiating a settlement agreement, collaborative divorce can be a better choice when the divorce involves complex financial decisions or challenging issues with parenting time and you want to avoid a traditional adversarial…

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