The Truth About Collaborative Divorce Procedures
How does collaborative divorce protect a fearful spouse? Unlike mediation, where 99% attend without lawyers to dodge $1,300-an-hour bills, collaborative divorce gives each spouse their own attorney in the room, explains New York divorce attorney Bill Leininger. If one party makes a threat, that lawyer can end the session on the spot and move further talks to Zoom.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY
Highlights
— how collaborative divorce spread from the South over recent decades
— what his second collaborative training involved
— the expert fees that pile up: psychologist, financial specialist
— when collaborative divorce makes sense: substantial assets or complex needs
— why he doesn't recommend it in 95% of his cases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does collaborative divorce protect a fearful spouse?
Unlike mediation, where 99% attend without lawyers to dodge $1,300-an-hour bills, it gives each spouse their own attorney in the room—if one party makes a threat, that lawyer can end the session on the spot and move further talks to Zoom.
When is collaborative divorce worth it?
Mainly for substantial assets or complex needs, since the expert fees pile up and he doesn't recommend it in about 95% of cases.
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