Divorce Legal Options
It is important to understand there are various legal options when getting divorced (See the chart below) . Whether it is through mediation, Pro-Se (without an attorney), traditional (both sides have an attorney and go directly to litigation), or collaborative, we can be a support and provide valuable insight to any method.
Name | Description | Best Used For | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Legal Separation | Separated by law, but not yet divorced |
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Pro-Se | Divorces filed without the assistance of an attorney, sometimes by purchase of divorce kits. Spouses can complete them, and pay the filing fee. |
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Mediation | Couple uses a mediator to help voluntarily settle disputes over issues. Mediator may help draw up paperwork Mediator may or may not be an attorney | Couples who have issues to settle, but nothing that has to go to court |
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Single Attorney for couple |
Note: Ethically, attorney may only represent one party | Reasonable, amicable divorces |
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Traditional |
| Situations where spouse is difficult, non-cooperative |
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Collaborative | A fairly new approach to divorce.
| Couples with significant assets, and disputes, but who are willing to go through mediation-type process divorce |
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