Collaborative Divorce Attorney in NYC

Working Together to Reach a Mutually Beneficial Agreement

One of the most progressive trends in modern divorce law is collaborative divorce. This approach emphasizes cooperation over conflict and involves a team-based structure that may include:

- Both spouses
- Their respective attorneys (if they choose legal representation)
- A certified accountant
- Financial advisors
- A neutral collaborative divorce facilitator

Other professionals or individuals agreed upon by the parties

The objective is to foster open communication and cooperation among all parties to reach a mutually agreeable settlement on all aspects of the divorce—without court intervention. As part of the collaborative process, the attorneys sign a participation agreement in which they waive their right to represent the clients in any future litigation. This agreement reinforces the parties’ commitment to resolving the matter amicably and efficiently.

Issues Addressed in a Collaborative Divorce

To reduce costs, save time, and avoid court intervention, the following key issues are typically resolved during the collaborative divorce process:

- Parenting plans and custody arrangements, including visitation
- Child support obligations
- Spousal maintenance (alimony)
- Equitable distribution of marital property

At H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C., we actively encourage couples to consider alternatives to the traditional court-driven divorce process. In our experience, collaborative divorce often leads to more successful and lasting outcomes, with minimal need for future revisions to the agreements once finalized.