"With an eye towards working to help the divorcing couple (and their family), we have heavily involved ourselves in the collaborative process, and maintain an active membership with New Jersey Collaborative Law Group (and through that organization, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals)."
Maria T. Donohue, CPA
Principal
Particularly for divorcing couples, the collaborative process offers an attractive alternative to the litigation process. The aim is to resolve differences as amicably, as non-confrontationally, as possible – which for many provides a route to maintaining harmony, and particularly in a divorce setting, to preserve the family and protect the children. It can also both contain and reduce fees related to the divorce.
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For those individuals going through a divorce process (and in many ways the concept works the same in commercial litigation) who have the ability to work in a fashion that minimizes the friction of the litigation, the collaborative process can prove beneficial and efficient. With an eye towards working to help the divorcing couple (and their family), we have involved ourselves in the collaborative process, maintaining an active membership with New Jersey Collaborative Law Group (and through that organization, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals).
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As part of the process of working on behalf of clients in the collaborative arena, we also, as a natural outgrowth, work closely as part of a collaborative team. That team typically includes – besides us as the financial expert involved in income determination, funds flow tracing, business valuation, tax assistance and related matters – legal counsel for each of the parties involved, mental health professionals/counselors (where and to the extent necessary), and perhaps other financial professionals, such as investment advisors and the like.
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We are always pleased to discuss this process with clients and prospective clients and welcome your inquiries.