Divorce can bring up a lot of feelings: sadness, anger, and grief, to name a few. But maybe you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse want to work together to make your separation and divorce as smooth and peaceful as possible. That is where Collaborative Law can help. In this episode, Deb L. Dilman from the Modern Legal team joins Theresa to discuss the process of Collaborative Law, who could benefit from it, and why avoiding the courtroom when possible can ensure the best possible outcomes for you, your ex-spouse, and your children, if you have them.
Deb L. Dilman is an award-winning family law attorney, collaborative attorney, and a NC DRC Certified Mediator. She has been practicing law for over 20 years and she joined the Modern Legal team in 2024.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Collaborative Law in North Carolina allows you to uncouple from your relationship without acrimony. You will have meetings where you disclose things openly and honestly with each other, and not go to litigation. You actually both sign an agreement saying you will not go to court to settle your divorce amicably.
Attorneys are not trained mental health professionals and often lack the skills needed to deal with the emotional toll of separation and divorce. Having a divorce coach or a mental health professional participate in your collaborative divorce can offer the emotional support you need to talk through the specifics of your separation in an honest, respectful manner.
Collaborative law is different from a lawsuit. Collaborative law allows you to negotiate the terms of your divorce and sign an agreement, so when you or your spouse are ready to officially file for divorce, the terms are already set.
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