What Advantages Does Collaborative Divorce Have In Burlington?

If you decide to get a collaborative divorce in Halton, you are seeking a divorce where both you and your spouse can end your marriage with as much dignity and respect as possible – at a lower cost than traditional divorces. Before you decide to make a commitment to this, allow Grant Lee Law to discuss a few of the benefits of the collaborative divorce process. 

There is no denying that the end of a marriage can be extremely emotional for everyone involved, but a traditional divorce can greatly amplify the pain, frustration and resentment that come with separation - especially for children. The harder each side fights to get what it wants, the more difficult it becomes for everyone.

When it comes to a collaborative divorce, much of the stress is avoided because both sides are already in the right mindset to resolve issues amicably. The fact that litigation is no longer an option can often encourage faster resolutions. This means less time, less expense and a better mindset – the divorce can be accomplished with minimal stress.

A typical divorce can require your Burlington attorney to fight for every single aspect of your separation from your spouse — such as: property division, child custody, child support, etc. All of these issues must be argued by both attorneys and decided on by the court – which takes time. Plus, the more complex the issues, the longer it may take for the court to work through them and come to a final decision.

However, in a collaborative divorce, both sides are seeking a solution. The collaborative approach cuts down on the time it takes to decide on all issues, as well as eliminates the need to wait for the court to decide. Where it may take a year or more to get a typical divorce, a collaborative divorce can often be completed in a matter of months.

Hiring a Burlington divorce attorney can be expensive, especially if they must spend a great deal of time on your case. 

Well, a substantial amount of information must be gathered, and an argument must be developed to present to the court. Court proceedings also take a lot of time to go through, with many contentious divorces taking a year or more to resolve. The more issues that need to be resolved by the court, the more time it will take. Unfortunately, this adds up to large attorney fees.

Formally trained and experienced in collaborative family law, attorney Angela Lee works with a team of other specialists in the Halton area who are able to support clients with:

• Financial Issues – Divorce Financial Analyst (creating practical solutions for sharing the assets and debts of the family)

• Concerns About Children – Family Therapists (developing parenting schedules that are tailored for your family’s specific needs)

• Emotional Turmoil –Social Workers (neutralizing power imbalances that frustrate effective communication between parties in the collaborative process)

If you are considering a collaborative divorce in Burlington, our team of family lawyers and support staff is here to help you. We offer a free 30-minute initial consultation, so you can learn more about your divorce options at no cost to you. Call 905-315-6837 today to get started.