What does collaborative divorce mean?
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What does collaborative divorce mean?
Collaborative law refers to the process of removing disputes from the “fight and win” setting of a courtroom into a “troubleshoot and problem solve” setting of negotiations. Thus, a collaborative law divorce is a process by which parties use mediation and negotiations to settle their divorce.
How does divorce mediation work in NJ?
Divorce mediation is a process in which divorcing spouses negotiate an acceptable divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party — the mediator. The mediator assists the spouses in negotiating but doesn’t make any decisions for them.
What are indignities in a divorce?
“Indignities”: One party treated the other so poorly (“offered… indignities”) that their “condition [was] intolerable” and their “life [was] burdensome.” This phrasing is outdated and confusing, but basically means that one party made the other’s life unbearable. This may include mental or verbal abuse.
