Zonder Collaborative Divorce

• Do you prefer to stay out of court?
• Do you have property to be divided?
• Want input on a parenting plan?
• Do you wish to avoid the expense of court mandated hearings and trials?
• Do you prefer to keep your dirty laundry private?
• Want to keep the matter civil, avoid the pit-bull approach and the stress that goes with it?
• Prefer to be supported by a team of experts whom you hire only when you need them?

If any of that sounds like what you want, then collaborative divorce is the ticket. It is based on a pledge to reach an agreement without going to court. All parties consent in writing to be a part of a respectful process that leads to out-of-court resolutions. The goal is to solve problems jointly and prevent a court room battle.

Characteristics of Collaborative Divorce

• Client centered, non adversarial process
• Guided by the attorneys who inform you of the law and by other team members who allow you the freedom to decide how to resolve your case
• Parties make the decisions guided by attorneys and specialists
• Emphasizes a pledge not to go to court
• Educates clients and supports their becoming fully informed
• Share control of your case with your attorney and specialists
• Team based
• Managed time; typically more cost effective than traditional divorce
• Private (out of the courtroom)
• Real-time resolution (immediate access to specialists & experts), as needed

How Collaborative Divorce Works

Each party works side-by-side and is supported by his/her attorney in a roundtable approach with all representatives working toward a resolution. Each party also has the options whether to use a Divorce Coach with mental health experience who works toward resolution options. In Collaborative divorce, there are also financial specialists, business appraisers, child specialists, and other experts in stand by for specific needs or issue resolution, as needed instead of on constant retainer.

Call us toll free at 866-632-6459 to schedule a FREE up to 30 minute consultation1 with Lead Counsel, Lisa R. Zonder. For San Diego clients, call (760) 438-3383. For Orange County clients, call (714) 824-0200.