Collaborative
Divorce is an alternative to the adversarial divorce process
where professionals and the spouses or partners commit in writing to work
together to help the couple reach a divorce settlement out of
court which addresses the needs and interests of the couple and
their family.
CCDG is a group of experienced divorce professionals,
including divorce and family lawyers, financial and
mental health professionals who have been specifically
trained in the collaborative process. Each member of the
group has made a commitment to the goals of
collaborative practice in order to help people achieve
fair and lasting settlements without using the court or
even the threat of court. Additionally, each member
attends regular meetings and training sessions designed
to develop and enhance their collaborative divorce
skills.
You and your spouse or partner can select the
professionals on your team from among the members of
CCDG. All members of CCDG are prepared to work
collaboratively in the best interests of you and your
children, addressing your legal, emotional and financial
needs. Membership criteria for CCDG are quite
demanding. For lawyers criteria include extensive
experience with Family Court proceedings and with the
issues of family law cases.
For financial professionals, the criteria include an
appropriate credential such as Certified Public
Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified
Divorce Financial Planner, plus experience working in
the divorce field.
For Collaborative Coaches, the criteria include
licensure such as Ph.D, Psy.D, MD or MSW, plus specific
training relating to communication, parenting and child
development issues.
All members have interdisciplinary collaborative
training and mediation training, and at least 10 years
of experience in their profession. All CCDG members also
belong to the
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
(IACP).
Disclaimer
CCDG and its individual members are
not responsible for the performance of its individual
members.