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Collaborative Divorce

Albuquerque Divorce Law Attorneys

Everyone at the Albuquerque Collaborative Divorce Alternatives Group is trained and experienced in the innovative collaborative divorce process that is rapidly overtaking litigated divorces as the method of choice to help families maneuver through the often rocky and treacherous terrain of divorces.

Both the method of divorce and the professionals you choose will have a tremendous impact on the lives of your children, your family, and your community for years to come. You can trust that in selecting us that you will get experienced professionals trained to help you tailor your divorce to fit your family's needs.

Because many divorce professionals (attorneys, financial, and mental health professionals) have seen the destructive effects of a "scorched earth" divorce, a different method for divorce has developed called collaborative divorce. It is based on three principles:

  • A pledge not to go to court
  • An honest exchange of information by both spouses
  • A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and the children

Mutual Respect

A collaborative divorce is based upon mutual respect. Even though the two divorcing spouses cease to be married, they can still choose a respectful and considerate process for obtaining a divorce and preserving their parenting relationship.

Pledge Not to Go to Court

The pledge not to go to court involves the attorneys for both parties. If one of the parties changes his or her mind and wants to go to court, then both attorneys must leave the case and the parties must hire new attorneys to go to court.

Other Divorce Law Professionals (Team Members)

  • Accountants or financial planners are used to assist the parties and attorneys gather financial information to value and divide up the assets, and calculate income for child support and alimony purposes.
  • Mental health professionals can also be involved in helping the parties work out parenting agreements and to interview the children.
  • Mental health professionals are used as coaches to help the parties communicate in the open discussions.
The Albuquerque Collaborative Divorce Alternatives Group represents clients throughout the greater Albuquerque, New Mexico area in communities such as Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, Moriarty, Corrales, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Pecos, Las Vegas, Taos, and Kirtland Air Force Base, Bernalillo County, Valencia County, Torrance County, Santa Fe County, Sandoval County, and Cibola County.

Practice Areas

  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Property Division
  • Child and Spousal Support
  • Child Custody and Time Sharing

Options to Consider

There are three common options for all couples to consider as they try to make their divorce as successful as possible:

  • Mediation
  • Collaboration
  • Litigation

Valued Professionals

The goal of Collaborative Divorce Practice is to help the divorcing couples to work successfully within the collaborative structure to achieve a positive resolution that minimizes the negative economic, social and emotional consequences the family often experiences in the traditional adversarial litigated divorce process.

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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

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