3 Basic Principles of Collaborative Divorce

Many clients call our office because they want an amicable divorce that is not going to destroy their family. One of the best ways we can help achieve that kind of experience is by using the collaborative divorce process.

The video explains a little about the overall process of collaborative divorce. In future videos, we will delve into more detail about the specific steps involved.

The challenges of the pandemic have brought greater attention to the benefits of the collaborative divorce. I was pleased to share some of the advantages with The New York Times as outlined in the article below.

You can learn more about the collaborative divorce process on our website. And remember, if you have questions, contact us at any time.

Andrea Vacca,

Family Law Attorney

3 Basic Principles of Collaborative Divorce

The collaborative divorce process operates by three main principles:

No court. You, your attorney, your spouse, and their attorney will never go to court. All agreements will be reached outside of court in a non-adversarial way.
Full disclosure. The collaborative divorce process involves full transparency and open and honest disclosure of all relevant and imporant facts so parties will not be negotiating in the dark.
Focus on best interests. During the collaborative divorce propcess, the focus remains on what is best for you, your spouse, and your children. In every decision we make, in every option we explore, we always ask whether it meets everybody's needs as much as possible.

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New York Times Looks at Divorce

For the recent article about the challenges of divorce during the COVID pandemic "Manage Your Divorce Expectations," writers at The New York Times consulted Andrea Vacca for her experience with collaborative divorce. Andrea serves as Immediate Past President of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals.

In the article, Andrea explained the desire for flexibility and control during times of uncertainty. After describing many of the challenges of dealing with the courts during the pandemic, the article suggests that up to 98 percent of cases may be settling out of court and that the number of couples using the collaborative divorce process is on the rise.

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Divorce Without Court:

A More Peaceful Solution

eBook by Andrea Vacca

Do you assume divorce pits one spouse against the other, resulting in a nasty battle where no one actually wins and children are the collateral damage? When most people think of divorce, they envision a courtroom slugfest and a process that drags on for years, resulting in serious financial problems, unhappy children, and lifelong resentment towards their spouse. This is not how your divorce has to be.

I wrote “Divorce Without Court: A More Peaceful Solution” because I want everyone who is considering a divorce to know that it does not have to be a war and that mediation and the collaborative divorce process are much better options.

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