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OUR THREE-STEP PROCESS

Moving forward with divorce proceedings can be confusing and intimidating. Our Association is here to make it easier with information and guidance for both you and your spouse through the entire process.

  1. EDUCATE YOURSELF
    _Do the research Use our website and/or the materials provided on our Resources page here.
    _Meet an Attorney – Learn more about our process by meeting with one of our attorneys. You can find on here.
    _Meet one of our Divorce Coaches – If your spouse is already open to exploring Collaborative Divorce, meet with one of our Divorce Coaches. You can find one here.
  2. GET YOUR SPOUSE ON BOARD Either before meeting with an attorney or after, provide educational materials to your spouse and promote the idea of a respectful separation. Your attorney and the coach can assist you in getting your spouse on board.
  3. HIRE THE LAWYERS You can hire your lawyer first, or you can each hire the lawyers at the same time. Once the lawyers have been hired, they will assist you in selecting the coach and financial professional, and the process will be underway.

OUR ROADMAP

We use a Roadmap developed early in our association that has been adopted around the world. The entire process generally takes from between 5 months – 12 months.

 

 

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