Memphis divorces – Collaborative Style!

We all know that as a divorce progresses, it can go many ways – smoothly, haltingly, or can hit a roadblock at full speed.  There is a brand new option in Memphis: collaborative divorces through the Mid-South Collaborative Divorce Alliance, to help you through the process as smoothly as possible.  And, according to Commercial Appeal writer Cathryn Stout, by using a “collaborative law” approach to your divorce, you can save up to as much as half on normal divorce costs and finish the process much more quickly than otherwise possible. *

The key to the concept of a collaborative divorce is that both parties agree to settle the divorce without going to court and without the help of a judge.  They also both agree to provide all necessary documents openly and up front, often in order to reach the best decision possible for their children.  Specifically trained lawyers provide guidance through group meetings.  Should the smooth road turn bumpy or impassable, these lawyers step out and others come in to work through a more contested situation.

We always seek to help our clients remain focused on cooperative decision-making in divorces, especially involving children, but we are happy to discuss options for this new collaborative divorce process as it develops in Memphis and elsewhere.

*Article published 3/7/2009: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/mar/07/the-practice/.