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Collaborative Divorce in Los Angeles

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by David J. Glass

Reaching a mutual agreement

Collaborative divorce in Los Angeles occurs when a couple is not only in agreement to get divorced but is also in agreement to work together to reach the best settlement arrangements. More and more, this kind of open and amiable situation is working for divorcing couples in California.

Divorcing in Los Angeles and, in particular, Beverly Hills can be a complicated process. The Los Angeles divorce attorneys at Glass Family Law clients have a large amount of assets considered shared marital property they need to divide in a manner that pleases both of them:

Houses
Cars
Boats
Investment property
Life & health insurance policies
Retirement accounts
Trusts

Los Angeles collaborative divorce affords people the opportunity to make high-level decisions for the dispersal of their property. In contrast to collaborative settlements, the courts divide property in what is termed an “equitable” manner. This does not mean equally, nor does it guarantee that you will be retaining the property you really want.

The benefits of a Los Angeles collaborative divorce

Many people decide to proceed with a collaborative divorce because of the many benefits it offers. Collaborative proceedings generally take place during open and closed mediation sessions and reach a final settlement in a California divorce court.

Negotiating a Los Angeles collaborative divorce allows you to reach hands-on and customized settlement arrangements. This is a huge benefit for people whose travelling and career lifestyle requires a flexible child custody and visitation schedule. It is also a major benefit for spouses who held off their education in lieu of their partner and are now entitled to spousal support during their educational pursuits.

Collaborative divorce provides freedom for those facing complex issues. The Los Angeles divorce lawyers at Glass Family Law can help you take advantage of this type of out-of-court negotiation by providing legal guidance during mediation that protects your rights and avoids expensive litigation and court fees.

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Posted at 12:12 PM

Topic: Family Law