Getting a Collaborative Divorce in Arizona
There are options other than battling it out in court if you are getting divorced in Arizona. Some other alternatives are Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. The only alternative this article will talk about is the Collaborative one. Collaborative Divorce focuses on staying out of court and settling all issues collaboratively; that includes custody, child support, alimony or spousal maintenance and division of property and debts. Coming together as a team to reach a compromise is the idea here. Litigation is both costly and trying.
You may want to consider Collaborative Divorce as an option.
A rational avenue to litigation, Collaborative Divorce hinges on three principles:
• Both spouses promise not to pursue litigation
• An truthful exchange of facts by both spouses
• A solution that considers the greatest preferences of both spouses and their children
As an answer to the psychological, financial and family system devastation that results from traditional family law court action, the Collaborative Divorce model evolved as a form of alternative dispute resolution. The Collaborative Divorce model relies upon an interdisciplinary team of professionals whose integrated services enlighten, guide and assist the divorcing couple in designing a balanced and fair resolution without threat of or resort to litigation. The Participation Agreement that both the divorcing couple and all professionals sign at the start of the case comes into effect if either party terminates the Collaborative process by opting for litigation, and all team members withdraw from the matter.
Collaborative Divorce is a team effort. It can only work if both sides are willing to cooperate with the process. Check the Internet and Collaborative Divorce Practitioners to find out more for you and your spouse.
To learn more about Collaborative Divorce and Mediation in Arizona, you can visit: Arizona Mediator.
Disclaimer: This publication and the information included in it are not intended to serve as a substitute for consultation with an attorney. Specific legal issues, concerns and conditions always require the advice of appropriate legal professionals.
