Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative divorce is a private process that allows divorcing couples to come together and reach a settlement outside of a court setting. Collaborative Divorce works best for:

• Couples who are willing to communicate openly and compromise.

• Couples  who want to maintain a respectful relationship, especially when children are involved.

• Couples who prefer to have more control over the outcome of their divorce rather than leaving decisions to a judge.

• Couples  who want to keep negotiations and discussions confidential and out of the public record.

The goal is to reach a mutually beneficial agreement without the need for an expensive, contentious trial. In Texas, this process involves the divorcing couple, their respective attorneys, an emotional support family therapist, and a Financial Neutral.

The Financial Neutral helps you analyze the financial information related to income, assets and debts. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, I can competently fulfill this role of the Financial Neutral. My responsibilities are to:

• Gather and Organize Financial Documents.

• Review Tax Statements, Income, Assets and Debts.

• Provide Financial Education and Awareness for Tax Implications of Asset Division.

• Present Options for Equitable and Amicable Division of Assets and Debts.

• Develop Financial Projections and “What If” Scenarios for Division of Assets.

• Prepare both Short-Term and Long-Term Budgets for Post-Divorce Lifestyle.

Working with a Financial Neutral in a Collaborative Divorce helps families resolve division of assets with less conflict. This transparent approach emphasizes cooperation and communication, while aiming for a fair agreement.  Collaborative Divorce offers a more peaceful, cost-effective, and empowering approach to divorce – with the end goal being a positive outcome for all involved.