Collaborative Divorce

Are You Committed To A Divorce Process With More Cooperation And Less Drama?

A divorce can stir up immense amounts of anxiety and unpleasant emotions. While you may be processing pain, resentment, and anger, you’re also confronted with disorienting life changes that are difficult to process.

Divorce requires the dismantling of everything you and your spouse built together. Before you can move on with your life, you will have to navigate issues such as property division, child custody, spousal support, and parenting time.

A win in an acrimonious divorce may bring legal victory, but at what cost? In the end, a financial settlement or a custody arrangement in your favor may not feel like a win if your family’s emotional well-being is damaged in the process.

The good news is negotiations with your ex don’t have to be a bitter dispute. If you are seeking a solution that saves your family time, money, and grief, collaborative divorce is a productive option to consider.

Michone J. Riewer™: A Respected Collaborative Divorce Lawyer in Lake Bluff, IL

Michone J. Riewer™ is the highly regarded managing partner of Strategic Divorce™. She has spent more than two decades honing her skills in every aspect of family and matrimonial law. In that time, she has helped countless clients throughout the greater Chicagoland area achieve favorable outcomes in their divorce cases. She does this by leveraging alternative approaches to divorce that de-escalate tension and honor cooperation between the parties.

While she and her colleagues at Strategic Divorce™ acknowledge that not every client’s circumstances are suited to the collaborative divorce process, they offer it to clients who appreciate its many advantages. If you and your spouse share the belief that a civilized and communication-centered divorce process serves everyone’s best interest, then collaborative divorce is for you.

What Is A Collaborative Divorce, And What Advantages Does It Offer?

Collaborative divorce is an agreement between the two parties involved to resolve their divorce issues in a private setting outside of court. Because the process is private, it offers the reassuring benefit of protecting you, your spouse, and your children from the scrutiny of a public court hearing.

A collaborative divorce begins with both parties signing a participation agreement. The process will involve you, your spouse, your respective attorneys, and a third-party facilitator. Depending on the issues to be resolved, a mental health professional, child , or neutral financial advisor may also be called upon to facilitate.

The primary goals of collaborative divorce include:

• Prioritizing the best interests of the family unit over any individual
• Creating and honoring an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Giving both parties the opportunity to articulate their viewpoints
• An emphasis on setting goals and finding solutions
• Enabling both parties to openly share the information needed to make informed decisions

If all goes well, a collaborative divorce typically results in a settlement agreement between the parties, which is formalized by a court order. Usually, the process is considerably less costly, less adversarial, and less time-consuming than a conventional divorce case. It also offers more control over outcomes than those determined by the court.

Strategic Divorce™: A Collaborative Divorce Law Firm That Can Help Make Your Divorce More Amicable

Divorce is never easy or painless, but it can be less stressful. Michone J. Riewer™ and her team have decades of combined experience streamlining divorce proceedings across Illinois. If you and your ex agree that you’d rather cooperate than fight, a collaborative divorce attorney can help you focus on a brighter future – not a protracted battle.

Call Strategic Divorce™ For A Free Consultation

If you’re ready for a more constructive approach to divorce, take that first step today. Schedule a free consultation at our Lake Bluff office by calling (847) 234-4445 or visiting the contact page on our website.