Why do you recommend Collaborative over something else?
In the Collaborative Process, which is the process Kemi recommends for most families, every family is unique and deserving of a process and solution uniquely tailored to their needs. The Collaborative process keeps the focus on best outcomes for your family during and after the divorce.
The goal of the Collaborative process is to help couples arrive at an outcome that sets the foundation for a healthy future. This is accomplished by having expert help available to assist couples in each aspect of the process.
Divorce is usually thought of as a legal process: couples hire lawyers, maybe go to court, and come out with some paperwork that officially ends the marriage in the eyes of the law (even though couples with children know the parenting relationship will continue). We understand that separation or divorce is much more than just a legal process. It is an emotional, spiritual, and financial journey that includes a legal event which is only one step along the way. Just as marriage is much more than a “piece of paper,” the process of divorce is far more than simply “signing the final agreement.”
The Collaborative divorce process helps families identify and manage all aspects of the divorce process by:
- Dealing with emotions that may interfere with making good decisions.
- Developing effective communication skills.
- Addressing immediate financial needs as well as planning for the future.
- Generating the best options for raising children together in the future.
- Completing the necessary legal steps and paperwork.