The hardest part about divorce is taking those first steps. And, because every one of our clients has a goal to keep their divorce out of the court system, filing for divorce is never the first step.

Instead, our clients' first steps often include investigating the different non-adversarial divorce processes available, learning about their legal rights and obligations, educating themselves about their financial circumstances, and feeling emotionally ready to take each of these steps. It's a lot.
 
In this month's article, we share just a few essential things to consider before starting the process so you can prepare yourself for what is next and set yourself up for the least adversarial process possible. 

~ Andrea Vacca, Collaborative Attorney, and Mediator
Pre-Divorce Checklist To Help You Prepare For What’s Next 
First things first, Identify Areas of Agreement and Disconnect.

Whether your divorce is amicable or you’re at each other’s throats, knowing where you’re in agreement and where there is conflict can help you save time and money. If you and your spouse are aligned on significant issues, you might even be able to avoid a lawyer.

The top issues that divorcing couples work to resolve as they dissolve their marriage include:

  • Asset valuation
  • Asset division
  • Spousal support
  • Child custody and child support (if applicable)

By identifying where you and your spouse disagree, you’ll be aware early in the process of issues that will take more advanced resolution strategies, either through lawyers or mediators. 
Contact us to discuss whether collaborative divorce is right for you. Schedule a free introductory call, at (646) 798-4603 or reach out online.
Mindset Quote of the Month
"We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry."
- W.B. Yeats
Want to dissolve your marriage without litigation? We can help.
At Vacca Family Law Group, we help clients dissolve their marriages without litigation. With discretion, elevated service, and a flexible approach, we specialize in finding creative (and sometimes unconventional) solutions that are right for each client’s unique situation.

If you or someone you know needs an attorney with experience in handling Collaborative Divorce and Mediation, contact us today.

Looking for a Speaker?
Andrea Vacca is available to speak to your group on the topics of financial issues in divorce, prenuptial agreements, collaborative divorce, mediation, or other family law issues. 
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