Resolve conflicts without court!
Learn how to divorce without court; handle estates, wills, inheritance and trust disputes privately.
Divorce Resolution for Parents
IT WORKS BECAUSE
- Spouses pledge not to go to court
- An honest exchange of information by both spouses is agreed upon.
- Solutions take into account the highest priorities of both spouses and their children.
- Professionals work with both parents to arrive at a solution which is best for everyone.
Estates and Trusts Collaboration
IT WORKS BECAUSE
- Collaborative professionals help set up estate plans that ensure cooperation among heirs.
- Inheritance disputes are resolved without court proceedings.
- Privacy among all parties is preserved.
- Assets are conserved through lowered costs
- Family relationships are improved.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
IT WORKS BECAUSE
- Decision-making power isn’t turned over to a judge or other third party.
- Clients and their attorneys are at the heart of a working team, which may include mental health, financial and other professionals as needed.
- Clients don`t sign an agreement until each of them is comfortable with it.
A Collaborative Divorce
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NBC Reports on Collaborative Divorce
Our CPSV Public Education Committee is committed to raising awareness about more peaceful pathways through divorce like the Collaborative Divorce model which integrates all 3 aspects of divorce – legal, financial and mental – into a seamless structure. Divorce With Respect Week is one endeavour to raise public awareness of more family friendly options. Our CPSV Public Education chair, Melissa Lenon, LMFT also leads the international campaign for Divorce With Respect Week and is featured on this NBC News piece about Collaborative Divorce.
This 3 minute news piece will introduce you to the basics of the Collaborative Divorce model. You will also hear from a mental health professional about more than surviving the divorce and a couple who went through the Collaborative Divorce process about their experience..
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NBC Reports on Collaborative Divorce
One of our Communication Coaches Melissa Lenon Speaks to NBC Bay Area RE Collaborative Divorce.
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After much waiting and debating, internally and externally, the divorce is underway. You and your spouse have broken the news to the kids. The …
Divorce with Respect Week 2025
CPSV is part of a state organisation of attorneys, therapists and financial experts who are working on promoting divorce solutions that are out of …