Collaborative Divorce 

Going through a divorce can be challenging, contentious, and expensive. However, most divorces do not rise to the level of conflict often anticipated, yet that doesn't mean it's an easy process either. Divorces commonly require attorneys, time, money, and in some cases, a lengthy trial.

Courts encourage couples to work together to resolve divorce disputes, and when you can agree, you'll notice that the process is much more comfortable. If you and your spouse can't agree to all the terms in your divorce, you may find it helpful to seek professional legal assistance.

A collaborative divorce is a legal divorce process that allows couples to negotiate all the terms of a divorce, without the need for a continuous, long-drawn out litigation through the courts. Couples reach an agreement on the critical terms of divorce, like property and debt division, child custody and child support, and spousal support with the assistance of a collaborative divorce team.

It is essential that both parties agree to the collaborative divorce process and hiring collaboratively trained attorneys. The collaborative attorneys will begin assembling your collaborative divorce team, including a mental health neutral, financial specialist, and any additional allied professionals that may benefit a successful collaborative divorce. 

With the attorneys and specialists, you will have your collaborative divorce team, who will work together in order to help you and your spouse find the best options and reach the best resolutions for your family.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I am a mental health neutral in the collaborative divorce process. The mental health professionals work as facilitators and coaches to the process, and work with the family law attorneys and the neutral financial professionals to assist divorcing spouses to manage conflicts and progress toward an easier transition of their relationships. The collaborative team works with the parties to limit tension, distrust, anxiety ,and financial cost that often accompanies litigation. This approach protects the well-being and health of future family relationships.

For more information regarding the collaborative divorce process, please contact me at 407-808-1900 or email: crystalnicosia@gmail.com

As a mental health neutral in collaborative Law, I am a member of The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida. Please visit their website https://cfl-cfl.com/ for additional information regarding the collaborative law process and a comprehensive list of collaborative law professionals