My spouse already has filed papers with the court. Can we still choose collaborative family law?
Yes. Even though an action already may have been filed, you and your spouse may begin the collaborative process by signing the Stipulation and Order for Collaborative Family Law. Contact a collaborative professional in order to fully discuss your options. I am convinced a collaborative divorce is right for me, but I don’t believe my spouse would be a good participant. Can we still have a collaborative divorce? It depends. Collaborative divorce is not for everyone. It may not be appropriate in cases involving extreme domestic violence or extreme mental illness. Contact a collaborative professional to discuss your specific concerns.
Possibly. While attempting to collaborate when a legal case is pending is not ideal, there may be some limited circumstances in which it is possible. Typically, if a case has already been filed, it would be dismissed so that the collaborative process can proceed without court interruption. Contact a collaborative professional in order to learn more.
