Is Collaborative Divorce a Scam?
If you are a self-absorbed, narcissistic, bottom-feeding Divorce Attorney who happily makes a living destroying lives, then your answer would be yes.
For the rest of humanity, the answer is and should be ABSOLUTELY NOT!
In fact, Collaborative Divorce is the most effective, private, solution focused, family friendly & emotionally calming divorce process that exists today.
The problem is, not many people know about it.
Why, you ask?
Well, primarily because Litigation-Only Attorneys don't want Collaborative Divorce Attorneys competing against them. Apparently, there is A LOT of profit in long, contentious, court battled divorces.
Additionally, the community of Litigation Attorneys has successfully blocked Collaborative Divorce from being recognized as a specialty. This is unfortunate because I believe the majority of divorcing couples would welcome the solution that Collaborative Divorce offers.
If you are facing divorce and want to "Win" at all cost, there is no shortage of Divorce Attorneys willing to give you just what you ask for.
If however, you care about your kid's well being, would like to be able to stand in the same room with your ex-spouse at Graduation parties, Weddings, etc, and keep most of your hard-earned savings, then I strongly suggest you consider Collaborative Divorce.
To learn more about the benefits of Collaborative Divorce, visit https://www.collaborativepractice.com/
Attorney/Equity Partner at Goostree Law Group
7 年After practicing divorce law for 15 years, I think "collaborative" is a term used to suggest to litigants that the process will be easier and less expensive. In reality, it's very expensive due to the number of professionals involved. Most of us have been practicing collaborative law for years - we simply called it negotiation.
Immediate Past President at Illinois State Bar Association
7 年Not a scam, but it takes 2 very selfless people and several not inexpensive professionals to be successful. When it works, its a great alternative to the old divorce paradigm. When it fails, it leaves an expensive hot mess. Knowing yourself and your spouse is a key.
Founding Partner @ Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP with exclusive concentration in Family Law
7 年Not a scam. Not for everyone.
Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator / Facilitator of Relationship Transformation
7 年Different couples need different types of representation. If they get along - DIY or mediation should be good enough. If they can't stand the sight of each other or one person is not trustworthy, litigation will serve them well. Collaborative Process works best for couples with more conflict than they can handle on their own who want to be supported and empowered to make their own decisions. When they value having a healthy, respectful relationship in the future, this process can support that outcome. Thanks for being a supporter.
I think collaborative divorce is a great idea in concept but I found a group advertising they "ideally hope to accomplish the entire dissolution process within 8-12 two hour sessions." That is still $8,000-$12,000 for a divorce, plus prep time for the sessions. 8-12 sessions would seem like an exception, not the rule, for a couple willing to work together. Otherwise, the process is being stretched out for no reason.