How Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group
The Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for couples seeking mutual divorce solutions. Our interdisciplinary team includes financial professionals and mental health experts who work together to ensure a comprehensive approach to divorce. We proudly serve the counties of Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and San Joaquin.
Executive Summary
When Robert and Jennifer Adams approached the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group after 12 years of marriage, they were facing a seemingly insurmountable impasse. Unlike traditional contested divorces that often lead to court decisions, collaborative divorce offers a more amicable resolution. With joint ownership of their family home, retirement accounts, and ongoing disagreements about their children’s care arrangements, they were headed toward a contentious court battle. Through the collaborative divorce process, they achieved a comprehensive settlement within five months, preserved their co-parenting relationship, and saved an estimated 65% in legal costs compared to traditional litigation, giving them a significant advantage.
Background
The collaborative divorce process offers a more amicable and less adversarial approach to ending a marriage. It involves both parties working together with their respective attorneys and other professionals to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
This process is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of divorcing couples, ensuring a supportive and cooperative environment as they navigate these challenges.
Situation Context
Robert and Jennifer married in 2011 and built a life in Sacramento County, accumulating shared assets including their family home in Placer County, retirement accounts, and separate professional careers. Jennifer had established herself as a healthcare administrator while Robert worked as a financial analyst and was actively involved in their children’s extracurricular activities.
The Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group also serves the counties of Amador, Solano, and Sutter, emphasizing their regional outreach and support.
For more information about eligibility requirements and services, visit the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group’s website.
Key Stakeholders
- Robert and Jennifer Adams (divorcing couple)
- Their children (ages 8 and 11)
- Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group’s interdisciplinary team:
- Two collaborative lawyers (one representing each spouse) who facilitate cooperation between spouses to achieve amicable outcomes
- A neutral financial professional
- A divorce coach with mental health expertise
- A child specialist
Participants in the collaborative process will learn the specific contributions of each team member, emphasizing the educational aspect of the training.
Initial State
By early 2023, the couple’s relationship had deteriorated to the point where meaningful communication had become nearly impossible. Initial consultations with traditional divorce attorneys suggested a contentious court process that would likely last 18-24 months, cost upwards of $45,000 per person, and significantly impact their children’s emotional wellbeing. Both parties expressed concerns about the house valuation, retirement division, and creating a workable parenting schedule. They decided to explore a collaborative divorce, which provided flexible means for resolving these issues in a way that was tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.
Desired Outcomes
Despite their conflict, both Robert and Jennifer shared these goals:
- Minimizing emotional trauma for their children
- Creating a fair division of assets without unnecessary financial losses
- Establishing a clear and sustainable co-parenting arrangement
- Completing the divorce process efficiently
- Maintaining respectful communication for future family events
What is Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce is a forward-thinking approach that allows a divorcing couple to work together with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to resolve their divorce-related issues. The Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group offers these services, providing couples with a peaceful and respectful way to end their marriage. Unlike traditional court-based divorce proceedings, collaborative divorce gives couples more control over the divorce process, allowing them to make decisions that best suit their unique circumstances.
The process involves working with a team of experts, including attorneys, financial professionals, and mental health practitioners, to reach mutual divorce solutions. This interdisciplinary team approach ensures that all aspects of the divorce are addressed comprehensively, from financial matters to emotional well-being. Collaborative divorce is designed to benefit children, families, and relationships by minimizing conflict and damage, fostering a more amicable separation.
The Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group’s team of professionals works together to provide a comprehensive and supportive approach to the divorce process. This method can be more cost-effective and efficient compared to traditional litigation, saving time and reducing legal expenses. For those interested in learning more, the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group’s website offers a wealth of information and resources on collaborative divorce, including a schedule of upcoming events and workshops.
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