What is collaborative law?

Collaborative law is an alternative way to handle divorce proceedings in North Carolina. It was originally created to help couples come to agreements outside of the courtroom. With collaborative law, the couple works with specially trained lawyers who have a different approach to the divorce process. Rather than relying on the traditional adversarial process of having two lawyers argue on behalf of their clients in court, collaborative law allows both parties to work together to come to a fair and equitable settlement. The couple’s lawyers negotiate on their behalf, in a series of meetings with the couple, to come to an agreement that is within their best interest. During the process, the couple’s lawyers must keep all negotiations confidential. The primary purpose of collaborative law is to help couples resolve the issues in their divorce, such as child custody, division of assets, and alimony, in a less contentious manner while trying to preserve the family’s respect and dignity. It also allows couples to make informed decisions about their future and their children’s future. Collaborative law reduces the amount of time and money typically spent on traditional divorce proceedings. Collaborative law is voluntary, and couples who engage in the process can choose to end it if they can no longer reach an agreement. They can then move to traditional divorce proceedings if needed.

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