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9780452288355

The Collaborative Way to Divorce The Revolutionary Method That Results in Less Stress, LowerCosts, and Happier Kids--Without Going to Court

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    9780452288355

  • ISBN10:

    0452288355

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-06-26
  • Publisher: Plume

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Summary

Stressing cooperation over confrontation and resolution over revenge, Collaborative divorce is a nationally acclaimed approach that is transforming how couples divide their assets and reinvent their post-divorce relationships, particularly when they share custody of children. Based on the concept that both spouses hire legal representation yet agree to resolve their differences without going to court, Collaborative divorce is generally less expensive and quicker than litigation, gives the couple greater control over the outcome of their divorce, and keeps children out of the controversy. Clear, compassionate, and comprehensive, The Collaborative Way to Divorceoffers a dignified, effective solution to one of life’s most difficult situations.

Author Biography

STUART G. WEBB founded Collaborative Law in 1990, after becoming disillusioned with the acrimony and negativity traditionally associated with divorce. Since then, he has trained other lawyers in forty states and in Europe.
RONALD D. OUSKY is an early pioneer of Collaborative law and a board member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsp. vii
Introductionp. xiii
Making the Right Decision: How Collaborative Divorce Differs from Other Approaches
The Basics: Comparing the Collaborative Process to a Traditional Divorcep. 3
Divorce Alternatives: Is the Collaborative Process Right for You?p. 27
Getting Others on Board
Getting Your Spouse to Agree to the Collaborative Process, and How to Hire an Attorneyp. 67
Other Professionals You May Want on Your Divorce Teamp. 87
Getting Divorced, Collaboratively
Four-Way Meetingsp. 99
Addressing Specific Issues Via the Collaborative Processp. 113
Goals and Commitment: The First Steps to Success in the Collaborative Processp. 125
A Step-by-Step Guide Through the Collaborative Process
Preparing for the Four-Way Meetingsp. 149
The First Collaborative Four-Way Meetingp. 159
The Middle Four-Way Meetingsp. 167
Working Toward Solutions in Between the Four-Way Meetingsp. 171
The Final Four-Way Meeting and Other Closing Stepsp. 181
Putting the Divorce Behind You and Nurturing Your Family's Postdivorce Lifep. 185
Appendices
Collaborative Law Participation Agreementp. 191
List of Common Marital Issuesp. 201
Sample Letter to Spousep. 205
Checklist of Attorney Questionsp. 207
Examples of Common Goals and Interests in Divorce Casesp. 211
Guidelines for Parents During Separation and Divorcep. 219
Sample Budgetp. 222
Ground Rules for the Client for the Collaborative Family Law Processp. 227
The Importance of State of Mind in Dispute Resolution: A Spiritual Approachp. 229
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