There can be some distinct advantages to trying to resolve the matters related to your divorce through means other than litigation. There are a lot of different methods for doing this.
How does the collaborative divorce process work?
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Even a non-amicable Minnesota divorce doesn't have to be messy
We haven't written for some time about collaborative law, or as it is also known, alternative dispute resolution. Let's use today's post to remedy that situation.
Understanding the use of collaborative law in divorce
Minnesota residents may be interested in learning more about what collaborative law is and how it may help a divorcing couple. Through the use of this process, much of the stress and difficulty of a divorce may be avoided. Collaborative law is a relatively new way of resolving differences that seeks to sidestep the time and expense of courtroom divorce proceedings. Statistics show that 90 percent of divorces end in a settlement without a judge's decision. However, this is often after a long period in which motions are filed and angry statements on both sides are entered into the public record. The collaborative law process is an attempt to move toward settlement from the beginning by sharing resources and working together to solve the major divorce issues.
