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Your Path Forward

Collaborative Divorce enables you to make decisions for your future in a respectful, cooperative environment.

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Protect Your Children

Create a healthy co-parenting plan that supports your children and your family values.

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Your Family’s Future

Our Collaborative professionals provide expert legal, financial and emotional support, empowering you to move forward.

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Your Future After Divorce

You and your spouse will work together in the Collaborative Divorce process to create solutions that meet the needs of your entire family, rather than going to court. You will have the opportunity to focus on what matters most to you and your spouse, and tailor your agreement to your family’s unique concerns and priorities. Collaboration and shared decision-making result in a solid foundation for your family’s future.

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Protecting Children During Divorce

No one wants to expose children to the hostilities of court. The Collaborative process will support you in achieving the best possible outcome for your children. In Collaborative Divorce you will focus directly on your children’s particular needs and create a parenting plan suited to your family.

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Financial Clarity in Divorce

In the Collaborative Divorce process we will examine your economic picture in depth so you can make fully informed financial decisions regarding your assets, liabilities, support of your children, and cash flow. We will assist you in developing solutions to address both your immediate and long term financial priorities and goals.

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FeatureCollaborative DivorceMediationLitigation (Court)
Decision PowerHigh (You & Spouse Decide)High (You & Spouse Decide)Low (Judge Decides)
Privacy100% PrivatePrivatePublic Record
Professional SupportFull Team (Lawyers, Coach, Financial)Neutral Mediator OnlyAdversarial (Lawyer vs. Lawyer)
Pace & ScheduleFlexible (Your Schedule)FlexibleFixed (Court Schedule)

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About Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce

Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce (NWCD) is a multidisciplinary association of lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial professionals, dedicated to guiding and supporting families through the Collaborative Divorce process. NWCD practitioners are highly trained and experienced divorce professionals in their respective disciplines, and each has advanced training and experience in conflict resolution. Every practitioner is a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. NWCD members provide targeted legal, financial and emotional support to help couples and families reach resolution in a respectful, compassionate, and safe forum without going to court.

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