Ellen L. F. Strauss

Collaborative Divorce is an innovative process to help divorcing couples reach a fair settlement in a cost-effective manner.

The Collaborative Divorce Process ensures that the parties engage in an open exchange of information, facilitates civil communication and creates an even playing field.

The parties meet with their attorneys to negotiate and work on agreements in four-way settlement conferences to resolve disputes. The participants agree to work respectfully, honestly and in good faith to find solutions that meet the legitimate needs of both spouses.

The Collaborative Divorce Team believes that all effort should be directed toward a fair and equitable settlement and agrees in writing not to go to court.