| Meet with attorney trained in collaborative law. | |||||||||
| Is collaborative divorce a good fit for me? | |||||||||
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| Each spouse retains Collaborative Divorce Attorney | Discuss alternative options for navigating divorce process | ||||||||
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| Both spouses and their attorneys meet to review Collaborative Divorce agreement. | After signing agreement, all parties discuss the need for engaging 3rd party professionals. | ||||||||
| Each spouse and their attorneys gather information to be shared during subsequent conferences. | |||||||||
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| Discuss interests of each party (and children when applicable). | Hold conferences to discuss possible resolutions. | Is a resolution reached? | |||||||
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| Prepare, sign and notarize settlement agreement. | Both parties find new attorneys to proceed to court. | ||||||||
