The Collaborative Divorce process has many advantages for the divorcing couple and for the family. Collaborative Divorce places the power in the hands of you and your spouse allowing you to shape the outcome of your divorce.
Empowering Couples
Collaborative Divorce stresses the importance of giving you and your spouse the ability to determine the course of your divorce. By choosing the Collaborative Divorce process, you actively participate in creating a mutually agreeable resolution rather than leaving your fate in the hands of a judge.
Professional Support
Collaborative Divorce involves a team of trained and experienced divorce professionals who work alongside you and your spouse. This support network, including attorneys, financial experts, and therapists help facilitate the process and ensure that both you and your spouse’s interests are represented. This added layer of guidance is instrumental in managing even the most complex cases.
Avoiding Courtroom Drama
In a divorce, going to court should be the last resort. Too often, people rush to the courthouse and begin a litigated divorce process without exploring alternative options. Collaborative Divorce is an effective means for staying out of the courtroom, for reducing stress, and for minimizing unnecessary legal expenses.
A Satisfying Resolution
One of the most significant differences between Collaborative Divorce and the litigated divorce process is the level of satisfaction at the end of the case. In court, you and your spouse are forced to adhere to decisions made by a judge, which may not align with your individual needs or preferences. This often leads to frustration, dissatisfaction, and ongoing legal battles.
In contrast, the Collaborative Divorce process empowers you to create an agreement that you are both more likely to be satisfied with. As a result, cases resolved through collaboration tend to have closure, with minimal need for future legal interventions.
Private and Confidential
One of the most important benefits of the Collaborative Divorce process is that it protects your privacy. Litigation involves all your dirty laundry being aired in public during any court hearings. In addition, all of your financial records are part of the public record and easily accessible.The Collaborative Divorce process is a series of private meetings held behind closed doors in which the divorce professionals are bound by a confidentiality provision in the collaborative agreement. Respecting your privacy and keeping all records and discussions private is one of the hallmarks of Collaborative Divorce.
Minimizing Ongoing Conflict
One of the most common issues in litigated divorces is the ongoing cycle of needing to return to court due to disputes over the original court order. This process can be emotionally and financially draining and often impacts your children as well. Collaborative Divorce significantly reduces the likelihood of revisiting legal disputes and creating a more stable and peaceful post-divorce environment.
A Better Outcome
Ultimately, Collaborative Divorce is one of the best out-of-court options for resolving family law cases. While there are other alternative methods, the Collaborative Divorce process offers a well-rounded approach that caters to a wide range of cases. It ensures that you and your spouse receive professional guidance, maintain control over the outcome, and find satisfaction in the divorce resolution.
The Collaborative Divorce process stands out as an effective and rewarding approach to a divorce case, emphasizing cooperation, satisfaction, and peace of mind. It’s not just about avoiding the courtroom; it’s about creating a positive and constructive path forward in the challenging process of divorce.
Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.
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Anthony Diaz is a Family Law and Collaborative Divorce attorney, mediator, speaker and coach in Orlando. Known as The Peacemaker, his practice specializes in divorce with dignity, mediation, collaboration, uncontested and out-of-court options to help families find peaceful solutions.
With over 20 years of experience, Anthony is passionate about helping his clients resolve conflict, reduce stress and move peacefully through the divorce process without going to court. He has helped thousands of families experience a more positive outcome.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator, a State Qualified Arbitrator, and an esteemed member of the Leadership Academy of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Anthony’s expertise in mediation and conflict resolution makes him uniquely qualified to help couples navigate the emotional and financial challenges of divorce.
He is an active and highly respected professional in the Florida collaborative community. Anthony serves as Co-Chair of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals Outreach Committee and is a Board Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Prior to opening his private practice, Anthony was a CPA and an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida. He earned his degree at Stetson University College of Law.
Anthony is also a published author, co-authoring Faces Behind the Pages and Creating Relationships and Family with Courage and Compassion. His solo works include:
• Divorce With Dignity – 3 Powerful Steps to Heal and Move Past Your Divorce N.O.W.
• !n-joy Your Relationships! – 7 Pillars to Deepening Your Connections With Passion and Purpose
• Moving Consciously Through Conflict – 5 Meaningful Steps to Mediating Conflict With Compassion
As a coach and an international speaker, his passion, mission and purpose is to help families move on from their divorce with dignity and embrace a more peaceful future.