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Collaborative Divorce or Cooperative Divorce?

Introduction "Collaborative divorce " is the new buzz word in family law practice. Its proponents enthuse about better and less costly settlements, greater client satisfaction, fewer accounts receivable, and less stress in the practice of law, than they can achieve through a conventional approach to family law disputes. How realistic are these claims? What are the down sides of "collaborative divorce "? Does the concept of "collaborative divorce " present ethical pitfalls and possible malpractice minefields for the unwary practitioner? Lawyers who participate in the "collaborative divorce " movement use methods borrowed from more established alternative dispute resolution procedures to resolve family law disputes without litigation. However, unlike more accepted dispute resolution procedures, in "collaborative divorce " the lawyers and their clients agree that they will not engage in formal discovery, will voluntarily disclose informa...

Should you have an attorney for a divorce?

If you are thinking about a divorce or your spouse has already filed for a divorce , it is a good idea to get an attorney. This is something that you should do to protect yourself. You will have a lot of questions and you will defiantly need to have answers. You need to be made aware of all the possible outcomes and do what you need to in order to protect your future. There is always the option of representing yourself in a divorce proceeding. However, this is not always the recommendation. If there are serious questions involved like children or assets, it is better to have the assistance of an attorney. The attorney can represent only one of the parities involved. If you are not able to afford an attorney, the judge may seek assistance for you from your spouse. One reason to get an attorney for a divorce proceeding is because there may be spousal support involved. This is called alimony. Depending on the length of time you were married, the age and health of the parties involv...