How To Choose The Right Type Of Divorce Settlement Process

When couples decide to end their relationship, there are a number of ways they can do it. If there is a high level of cooperation between the two, they may be able to work everything out themselves or have their lawyers negotiate a resolution of all issues. If there is little to no agreement, they can go through
mediation, arbitration, collaborative law or go to court. They could go through traditional court litigation or private arbitration, which are the most complicated, drawn out and expensive dispute resolution process. But if the individuals in the couple are reasonably well-adjusted, and there is still some level of trust and cooperation between the two, they should consider using mediation or
collaborative family law to reach a settlement agreement for most, if not all, of the issues in dispute. Then there are those couples who have no dispute over anything, or have nothing to fight about, and they can safely reach a “kitchen table” settlement without the involvement of any legal professionals.

As an out-of-court settlement process, Collaborative Family Law stands out. The collaborative lawyers will ensure that the final settlement is legally binding, and stand up to future scrutiny in court in the event that either party tries to overturn the settlement agreement. In some communities, financial or mental health professionals are brought on board to help the parties make good decisions. The collaborative family law process works at the pace of the parties involved, within the means of the parties involved, and most importantly, for the parties involved (and their family as a whole).