Collaborative Divorce

  • What is the Difference Between Mediated Divorce and Collaborative Divorce?

    BySara Saltmarsh

    This is a question I am frequently asked by clients. Many people have some concept of what Mediation is, but fewer people have heard of Collaborative Divorce. Mediation is a settlement meeting with a trained neutral called a “Mediator.”  Mediators go through training to learn how to help people settle disputes, and the Mediator helps parties resolve disputes by agreement. Mediation usually occurs at the end of a traditional divorce case and is often conducted in “caucus” format, where you do not sit in the same room with your spouse; the Mediator goes back and forth between the two rooms conveying offers and counter-offers. The mediation may take place in person or in teleconference, such as by Zoom. The Mediator cannot give you legal advice….

  • Why I Believe in Collaborative Divorce

    BySara Saltmarsh

    As a family law attorney, I believe that Collaborative Divorce is a great option for couples going through a divorce. Unlike a traditional divorce, where a judge makes all the decisions if a case proceeds to trial, Collaborative Divorce lets you and your spouse make the decisions together. What Is Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative Divorce is an amicable, respectful way to handle a divorce, in which the parties actively participate in the process. This is especially helpful if you have children and need to maintain a good relationship with the other parent in order to co-parent effectively. In this process, you and your spouse work with a team of professionals. This team includes your attorneys and usually includes two neutral professionals: a financial expert and a…