Los Angeles Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

Collaborative Divorce: The Process

Collaborative divorce is a specific process in which both spouses and their lawyers work together to achieve mutually agreeable conclusions matters involving their children and finances. Both parties enter into a “Participation Agreement”, which includes an agreement that they will not enter into litigation during negotiation. The parties also agree that no material financial transactions will be undertaken without the approval of both spouses. Where children are involved, parents agree to act in their best interests and support their relationship with the other parent. There are other specific clauses but overall the document has both parties commit to the spirit of cooperation, constructive negotiation and fairness. To that end, it stipulates that any errors made will not be used to place the other party at a disadvantage. A Los Angeles divorce attorney can assist you in arriving at an acceptable Participation Agreement and from there, working to achieve its purpose and concluding your divorce as smoothly as possible.

Agreements in Collaborative Divorce in Los Angeles

As established and committed family law attorneys, we here at Mansouri Law Offices care about helping you achieve your goals in a divorce. We offer a free consultation in which we will happily answer your questions as well as take the time to understand your desired outcome and priorities regarding financial and custody matters. We are sensitive to the fact that this is a very difficult situation and will do our best to make it as painless as possible. Our experience with collaborative divorce affords us the ability to cooperate respectively while also skillfully negotiating regarding the specifics of the matters to hand. We will work to see the collaborative process is upheld by all concerned and act as advocates for your rights and wishes.

Contact a Los Angeles collaborative divorce attorney if you wish to take advantage of the collaborative divorce process.