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How To Get A Divorce That Is Mutually Beneficial
When you are deciding how to get a divorce, it may feel as though you are limited to options that are adversarial and extremely costly and traumatic for your family. It doesn’t have to be that way. You have options. Collaborative Practice Kansas City, LLC is a greater Kansas City community of independent legal,…
Read MoreCollaborative Law Attorneys Are Trained In Principles Of Collaboration
Collaborative Law is a form of law practice conducted by attorneys trained in principles of collaboration. The attorneys make a commitment with their limited-scope clients to problem-solve and negotiate in good faith toward a mutually agreeable solution. Collaborative attorneys work with clients under the spouses’ joint collaborative participation agreement framework with the understanding that…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Is Less Stressful
Collaborative divorce is designed to provide maximum support and resources for you and your family in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution of all the issues associated with a divorce and the resulting life changes. Built upon respect and open discussion, the collaborative process is designed to make sure the needs of both spouses, and your…
Read MoreThe Collaborative Process Flow
The collaborative process removes the element of litigation and allows divorcing couples to settle their cases respectfully, transparently, and privately. Unlike a contested divorce, the Collaborative Practice dispute-resolution process is based on a pledge in which you, your spouse, and your attorneys contractually agree to negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement without having the court make…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Is A Good Option For Families
In divorce mediation, the goal is to allow the divorcing couple to reach agreements that meet their needs as well as the needs of their children without the financial and emotional cost of a court battle. A neutral third party assists you and your spouse in reaching agreements about your divorce. The mediator does not…
Read MoreHow To Get A Divorce In Kansas City: Focus On Collaborative Divorce
How to get a divorce in Kansas City may feel like an overwhelming prospect. It can seem as though the only options are adversarial and costly, both financially and in terms of time and energy. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Collaborative Practice Kansas City, LLC is a greater Kansas City community of…
Read MoreKnow Your Divorce Process Options Before You Act
Understanding your divorce process options is a crucial first step when you are considering divorce. Divorce can be an overwhelming experience, but knowing your options can help prepare you. Collaborative Practice Kansas City, with independent professionals serving the entire Kansas City metro area, is here to help. Divorce process options include contested or litigation divorce,…
Read MoreHow To Get A Divorce: 5 Steps To Follow
How to get a divorce can often feel like a giant question mark, but Collaborative Practice Kansas City is here to help. We offer both divorce mediation and collaborative divorce as a means of minimizing conflict for negotiating the best possible outcomes. There are five crucial steps that apply regardless of your choice of how…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Strives For A Win-Win
Collaborative divorce represents an approach to divorce for couples looking to end their marriage by negotiating a mutually acceptable settlement without having courts decide the outcome. Collaborative Practice professionals, serving the Kansas City area, are specially trained to work with you through the collaborative process. The collaborative process is especially helpful for separated parents learning…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation: What Is The Goal?
Divorce Mediation has several advantages over litigation, including less stress, lower cost, more flexibility, and better outcomes for families. The goal is to help the divorcing couple reach agreements that meet their needs as well as the needs of their children without the financial and emotional expenses of a battle. In divorce mediation, a neutral…
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