Collaborative attorneys in Northern Virginia use several collaborative models in their cases. Some prefer one model; some prefer another; some prefer to take a flexible approach, choosing the model they use, for each case, based on the facts and circumstances of that case. Models, with which we are familiar,...
Read more: Lawyers Support a Mix of Collaborative Divorce Models.Our sense is attorneys have to believe the Collaborative Process is a good choice, before clients show interest, and many family law attorneys are not convinced the benefits of the “disqualification clause” outweigh the cost, that you’ll need to find new counsel if the case falls out. The benefits,...
Read more: Why do some divorce lawyers struggle to acquire collaborative cases?The collaborative process is designed to be less time consuming than a litigated divorce, which can drag on for years until the courts bring “Termination: Judgment Day.” Collaborative resolutions tend to last through the “End of Days,” as they are reached through a process in which clients have more...
Read more: Why Collaborative Divorce Would Be A Good Option for Arnold and Maria.1. The first and most obvious advantage of an uncontested divorce is, of course, cost. Uncontested divorce is almost always a less expensive way of getting divorced than other avenues (with the possible exception of pro se divorces, i.e., divorces wherein parties serve as their own attorneys). As one...
Read more: The Top 3 Advantages of an Uncontested Divorce.1. Choose someone who is collaboratively trained. Beware of the attorneys who say they are “collaborative” or “cooperative” or “willing to reach settlement.” Make sure the attorney you choose has formal collaborative training. Formal collaborative training gives attorneys knowledge of the collaborative process, teaches them to be creative problem...
Read more: 3 Tips on Choosing a Collaborative Divorce Attorney.