Collaborative divorce

With the support of a team of professionals, a collaborative divorce is a structured and cooperative out-of-court approach to problem solving. The collaborative process allows couples that have decided to separate or end their marriage to work together with their attorneys toward a solution in a positive, results-focused setting without the underlying threat of litigation. By committing to a collaborative divorce, spouses can finalize a divorce and resolve any related custody, support and property disputes cooperatively toward a negotiated outcome.

The collaborative process is controlled by the parties. It keeps the decision-making power where it belongs, with the people who will be affected by the outcome. This is very different from the court process where ultimately court imposed and state statute formulas will determine what arrangements and settlements will be made. In the collaborative  process, the parties retain full decision making authority and control.

The collaborative process enables clients to resolve differences  with a supportive team of experts. The Nebraska Collaborative Center brings together a team of advisors from multiple disciplines to ensure that the individuals involved receive the support they need. By prioritizing the values and goals of the individuals involved as opposed to the legal outcomes that might otherwise result in an adversarial system, the collaborative practice enables outcomes that take into account the needs of the family for the future.