Divorce and Resolution Processes

Many individuals today are seeking a way of divorcing that minimizes damage and conflict, that enables you to control the outcome without court intervention, and helps to preserve assets, dignity and privacy. Collaborative law has become a preferred option for accomplishing these objectives.

At the heart of collaborative law process is a promise that you and your spouse make. You will work together respectfully, honestly, and in good faith to resolve issues and reach agreements beneficial to everyone involved. You also agree to up-front, honest disclosure of all pertinent information and documentation vetted by a team of professionals.

The collaborative process proceeds with a series of private meetings between you and your spouse, your respective attorneys and essential professionals. These sessions are held to resolve all issues, including parenting and financial matters. As needed, other collaborative law professionals join the team to assist with emotional, financial, or parenting issues.

Once you have reached an agreement, your attorneys create legally-binding documents and file them with the court. This holds all parties accountable to the settlement terms. If you cannot reach agreement, the collaborative professionals must withdraw.

Within the collaborative law process, we help you manage disclosures, valuations, forensic investigations, tax matters, executive compensation analysis, interim agreements regarding payment for family expenses and parenting time, as well as final parenting terms and allocations of assets, income and expenses. Gaynor Law attorneys encourage use of the collaborative process when it is suitable for our clients because it can be less costly to both parties financially and emotionally. It is a unique process that facilitates a transition to a healthy post-decree relationship.