How Long Does a Collaborative Divorce Take?

If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, have you considered taking a collaborative approach? Many people find collaborative divorce to be a far superior alternative to traditional litigation. Collaborative divorce involves working with your spouse and your respective attorneys outside of court to reach a win-win settlement. In a traditional divorce, it’s fairly common for proceedings to become ugly as each spouse attempts to be the “winner.” The goal of collaborative divorce, however, is reaching an agreement that’s satisfactory to both spouses, making the process easier on the entire family.

If you’re considering participating in a collaborative divorce, you may be wondering how long you can expect the process to take. Because collaborative divorce typically requires multiple negotiation sessions, it’s not uncommon for the process to take several months to complete.

Factors to Consider

Of course, every divorce is different, and there are a number of variables that can influence how long a collaborative divorce takes. These include:

• The complexity of the issues that need to be resolved
• How willing the spouses are to compromise and negotiate an agreeable settlement
• When the spouses and their attorneys are available to meet
• When other professionals (like financial experts) are available to meet

Offering Collaborative Divorce Services in the Tampa Bay Area

If you’re interested in pursuing a collaborative divorce, contact the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A. Ms. Jefferis is trained in collaborative law and maintains membership in the Next Generation Divorce Group and the Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Group. Our skilled family law attorneys have extensive experience with creative problem-solving and will use a solutions-oriented approach to help you reach a satisfactory agreement. We’ll be happy to arrange a consultation at our main office in New Port Richey or at our satellite office in Palm Harbor.