Collaborative Divorce

Create the path that truly works for you both.

Collaborative resolution, for people seeking amicable divorce, leaving behind the old trope of combative court divorce.

Amanda McKenzie, MA, LMHC

Collaboratively Trained Mental Health Professional

You want to avoid...

🚫Ongoing court battles

🚫Emotional trauma

🚫Giving your power over to a judge to decide your children's fate

🚫Viewing each other as adversaries

🚫The higher cost and inefficiency of litigation

Mutual Respect & Dignity

Both spouses are supported in communicating cooperatively to reduce emotional discord.

Efficiency

Less time, less cost, and less turmoil than litigation.

Professional Support Team

Two lawyers, a financial advisor, and a mental health professional all trained in advanced collaborative teamwork.

Control Your Destiny

Maintain autonomy in decision-making by co-creating agreements that truly work for your life needs, interests, and children (if you have them).

Welcome to the alternative...

Key Benefits of Collaborative Divorce

  1. Less Adversarial Process

  2. Cost Effectiveness (compared to litigation)

  3. Confidentiality and Privacy

  4. Greater Control Over the Outcome

  5. Protecting Family Relationships

What is

Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative Divorce is a structured, voluntary, and non-adversarial legal process where couples reach an agreement on all issues—property division, child custody, finances, and support—without going to court.

How is it different from mediation?

With mediation you have one person (a mediator) go between the two parties and negotiate. With Collaborative Divorce you have a team of experts in their field (lawyer, financial advisor, therapist) who are all trained in collaboration and dedicated to helping you reach an agreement.