Collaborative Divorce is an alternative, solution-based approach to traditional divorce. Where traditional divorce can quickly become adversarial or costly with two litigation attorneys and court fees, collaborative divorce works by empowering couples to make decisions about their separation together in a safe, transparent, private environment. In a collaborative divorce, the divorcing parties, with the support of…
Considering which divorce lawyer to hire in Johnson County, KS can be a difficult decision. After all, the legal advice provided will impact you for the rest of your life. We have compiled a list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer before you make a hiring decision. Something my clients frequently share with me…
Collaborative Divorce is a new concept for couples researching their divorce options. Read a full explanation of the process from Elizabeth Hill. A collaborative divorce is completely different from a traditional divorce. In this case, the parties, with the support of two collaborative attorneys, a divorce coach and a financial neutral, take the time necessary to address the issues…
Collaborative Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both offer benefits for divorcing couples, but for those who may already agree on separation logistics, collaborative mediation is often a better choice. In Collaborative Mediation, an attorney mediator works with the couple, and additional support professionals are brought in, if needed. Whereas, in Collaborative Divorce, each spouse retains their own attorney,…
Have you ever heard of Collaborative Divorce? I hadn’t either before a few years ago. After nearly 20 years litigating high-conflict family law cases and difficult child custody disputes, I learned that divorce options –such as mediation, collaborative mediation and collaborative divorce, are a better way to help families resolve family law matters. My name is Elizabeth Hill and…
A collaborative divorce lawyer works with a team of professionals alongside a divorcing couple to reach an outcome without involving the legal system. A collaborative divorce lawyer represents one spouse in a collaborative divorce. The other spouse also has their own collaborative divorce lawyer to advocate for him or her during meetings. A divorce coach…
A collaborative divorce is a newer offering among family law practices. When most people think of divorce, the picture of traditional divorce pops into their mind — with two spouses arguing with or intimidating each other, and separate attorneys trying to outdo the other one. Collaborative divorce is completely different than traditional divorce. In collaborative…
Something my clients frequently share with me is how difficult it can be to select a divorce attorney. As a divorce attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, I know it can be challenging to find someone who can account for your individual and unique divorce needs whom you also trust to represent your needs. Here are…
When mentioning collaborative divorce, most might not know what that actually means. Traditional divorce is often adversarial, overwhelming, intimidating, and confusing, and can be very expensive with two separate litigation attorneys. A collaborative divorce is completely different from a traditional divorce. Collaborative divorce allows you and your partner to create a long-lasting divorce settlement without court…
It’s always a good idea to know what to ask a divorce lawyer. As a collaborative divorce lawyer and family law mediator, I know many couples don’t know there are alternative divorce options and have never even heard of collaborative divorce. The idea of divorce can be overwhelming to many, but collaborative divorce makes the…