By Stuart G. Webb The Collaborative Way to Divorce: The Revolutionary Method That Results in Less Stress, LowerCosts, (1 Reprint) [Paperback]

by Stuart G. Webb

Stressing cooperation over confrontation and resolution over revenge, Collaborative divorce is a nationally acclaimed approach that is transforming how couples divide their assets and reinvent their post-divorce relationships, particularly when they share custody of children. Based on the concept that both spouses hire legal representation yet agree to resolve their differences without going to court, Collaborative divorce is generally less expensive and quicker than litigation, gives the couple greater control over the outcome of their divorce, and keeps children out of the controversy. Clear, compassionate, and comprehensive, The Collaborative Way to Divorce offers a dignified, effective solution to one of life's most difficult situations.

Genres: Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published June 26, 2007

Reviews

[Douglas Lord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stuart Webb, a Minnesota family lawyer, developed the “collaborative divorce” approach for those seeking to avoid the ugliness and financial ruin typical of divorce court. Collaborative divorce encourages soon-to-be-exes to drop the usual adversarial approach and instead work out a plan structured to keep conflict and costs to a minimum. Each spouse retains an attorney - trained in the collaborative divorce technique – to look out for them. Others, such as divorce coaches, child specialists, and financial and mental health professionals, round out a team that helps the couple keep emotional responses separate from legal decisions. The result is a settlement presented to the court as a fait accompli. This primer spends a fair amount of time convincing readers of the method’s soundness - while this may annoy some, it will reassure others. Terms like ‘safety,’ ‘dignity’ and ‘respect’ reinforce that the method can offer relative comfort during a difficult time. Ousky (also an attorney) and Webb note the process “is more about the quality of the settlement than about speed and cost.” Webb’s how-to style can seem choppy, but this is recommended, and parents will particularly appreciate the special consideration of children.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a helpful primer for those considering divorce.