Finding Amicable Resolutions In Collaborative Divorce

Navigating the end of a marriage can be challenging, both emotionally and legally. Traditional divorce proceedings often emphasize conflict and can be stressful for all parties involved. However, there is a more harmonious alternative: engaging a collaborative divorce attorney. The collaborative divorce process is a nonadversarial approach that focuses on open communication and cooperation, allowing couples to reach mutually beneficial agreements without stepping into a courtroom.

At the Zeeland office of Core Mediation Services, LLC, we can help you through your collaborative divorce with our mediation services. Our attorneys have been serving clients for more than 30 years, and our experience and skill in mediation can help you and your spouse focus on finding an agreeable solution to your divorce that benefits both parties.

What Is A Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative law divorce involves both parties working alongside their respective collaborative divorce attorneys and, when necessary, other professionals, such as financial advisers or child specialists. Our approach to this form of divorce is to ensure that both sides engage in respectful and productive dialogue that is focused on resolving problems while prioritizing the needs and interests of both parties and their families. By not taking your divorce to litigation, you can avoid having a judge decide the outcome of your divorce, and take more control over how your divorce process resolves.

What Makes Us Right For Your Mediation Needs

At Core Mediation Services, LLC, our team is uniquely positioned to assist you in the collaborative divorce process. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, attorneys Amanda Van Essen Wirth and Christopher Wirth bring a depth of knowledge and understanding to each case. Their experience in family law ensures that all aspects of the divorce process are handled with care and professionalism, making them a strong team for guiding clients through collaborative divorce.

We understand the importance of productive conversations in a collaborative divorce, and we are committed to helping everyone maintain a civil and fruitful dialogue. A positive experience through a collaborative divorce can result in many benefits that can last for years to come.

Why Choose Collaborative Divorce?

So long as both spouses in a divorce are willing to work together, a collaborative divorce offers many benefits for everyone involved. Opting for a collaborative law divorce offers numerous benefits:

• Focus on mutually beneficial solutions: This approach prioritizes finding solutions that work for both parties, while minimizing chances for any contentious situations.
• Encourages respectful communication: Collaborative divorce fosters cooperation and open dialogue, which increases the chances for long-term co-parenting and family relationships, which also benefits the children in this relationship for years to come.
• More control over the outcome: Couples retain the power to make decisions, rather than leaving them in the hands of a judge. This way, both spouses can better pursue an arrangement that reflects their goals, rather than leaving their futures in the hand of someone who has less vested interest in their lives.
• Faster and less expensive: The collaborative process is often quicker and more cost-effective than traditional litigation, reducing the financial and emotional toll on families. Additionally, by not adhering to a court’s schedule, you can also resolve your divorce on your terms.

As we lead you through the mediation process, we will ensure civil and productive conversations to help you and your spouse pursue a future worth looking forward to.

Answering Your Mediation Questions

Part of what keeps some divorcing couples from pursuing a collaborative divorce is the lack of information about the subject. To help you decide if this alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method is right for you, we have answered some of the more common questions we receive here:

Who is involved in a collaborative divorce process?

A collaborative divorce process involves several key participants: each spouse, their respective collaborative divorce attorneys, and, if needed, other professionals such as financial advisers or child specialists. All of these parties work with one another to address every issue at hand and seek a resolution method that everyone can agree with. This approach to problem-solving helps ensure that everyone’s goals are considered while finding the best solution for their unique situation.

Can collaborative divorce address all the legal issues of a divorce, such as child custody and property division?

Yes, a collaborative law divorce can address all the legal aspects of a divorce, including child custody, property division and financial arrangements. This ADR can help both parties and their attorneys to find an outcome that reflects the needs of the parents and children involved. Through collaboration and open communication, we can help you find a comprehensive agreement that benefits everyone.

What is the difference between mediation and collaborative divorce?

While both mediation and collaborative divorce are alternatives to traditional litigation, they differ in approach and structure. Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who oversees any discussions between both parties. The collaborative divorce process includes both parties coming to these discussions with their own collaborative divorce attorney and other related professionals as a team. Through mediation, a mediator does not offer legal advice, but in a collaborative divorce, the lawyers in each party are able to participate in negotiations and offer legal guidance.

Take The First Step Toward An Amicable Resolution

If you are considering divorce and wish to explore how a collaborative divorce attorney can assist you in achieving a peaceful resolution, contact us today to learn more about the collaborative process. Call us at 616-369-5605 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation with us today.