Can a collaborative divorce result in a court order?

Yes, a collaborative divorce in Washington can result in a court order. Collaborative divorce is a process of resolving a divorce in which the parties work together with a team of professionals to reach a settlement agreement without going to court. The process begins when the parties enter into a written agreement promising to resolve their issues outside of court and to use the processes of collaboration to determine how the marriage should be dissolved. At the beginning of the process, the parties and their attorneys must sign a Participation Agreement, which outlines how the collaborative process will move forward. In this agreement, the parties agree to use a settlement-oriented process, which may include attending meetings, exchanging information, and negotiating an agreement on the outstanding issues. If the collaborative process successfully results in a mutually-acceptable settlement agreement, the agreement can be incorporated into a court order. In Washington, the court order is called a “Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.” After the court reviews and approves the agreement, it can be made into an official court order that is legally binding on the parties. This court order is enforceable by the court and can be used to make sure that the parties comply with its terms.

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