What is a Virginia Collaborative Divorce?

If you're a Virginia woman considering a divorce, you may be apprehensive about the process. The idea of fighting it out in a courtroom can be an unpleasant prospect. Fortunately, a Virginia collaborative divorce offers an option that requires less courtroom time and less drama.

Collaborative divorce differs from traditional divorce in many ways. It is based on mutual respect and an agreement between the divorcing parties to keep open minds and engage in civil dialogue. A collaborative divorce takes place mostly outside of court, usually in the office of your Virginia divorce attorney.

In Virginia law firms that specialize in collaborative divorce, a team of experts will work with you and your spouse to facilitate agreements on key issues like division of property, child support, and alimony.

A Virginia collaborative divorce can offer certain benefits to couples that are able to proceed with amicable negotiations: 

• Speed and convenience. Thanks to the lack of courtroom wrangling, collaborative divorces tend to be quicker than the traditional model. 
• Privacy. Rather than the couple airing their personal finances and other private issues in open court, these things can be handled privately by the collaborative divorce team. 
• Cost effectiveness. Collaborative divorce can cost less than traditional divorce, and the divorcing parties benefit from the counsel of a team of 4 or more experts. Overall, it is an excellent value.

Many Virginia couples that used a collaborative divorce team report a less stressful, more manageable divorce experience.

Browse our library to learn more about collaborative divorce in Virginia. 

While we know that a collaborative divorce can't eliminate the pain associated with the dissolution of a marriage, the Virginia women's divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee want to help you to achieve a peaceful and successful resolution that will enable you and your children to move on with your lives and look ahead to the future.

Begin the process of your collaborative divorce today and get closer to starting your new life with peace of mind. Contact us today to schedule a legal consultation - (757) 425-5200.