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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Do I need an attorney to represent me if I select the Collaborative Divorce process?

Yes. However, your attorney has a limited scope in representing you. The representation is limited to collaborative negotiations towards reaching a settlement.

During the collaborative divorce process you and your spouse will be individually represented by collaboratively trained family law attorneys. The participants can choose any collaborative divorce attorney from an active collaborative divorce group. There are numerous collaborative divorce groups in the state of New Jersey. Typically, divorcing couples choose collaborative attorneys from the same geographical area in order to minimize travel. After you select an attorney, your attorney will discuss with you in further detail the collaborative divorce process and answer any specific questions that you may have. During this meeting you will receive the information necessary to decide whether the collaborative divorce process is right for you and your situation.