Collaborative Divorce
A process where both spouses hire specially trained attorneys and commit to settling without going to court.
Example
In their collaborative divorce, they used a team approach with financial and child specialists.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Collaborative Family Law (widely practiced across Canada; BC has Collaborative Divorce Vancouver, etc.).
Jurisdiction Variations
TEXAS
Collaborative Law (codified in Texas Family Code Ch. 15)
Texas was the first state to adopt a Collaborative Law statute
Related Terms
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