Collaborative Divorce provides clients with a private, out-of-court divorce. Unlike litigation, where personal and financial information is in the public record for all to see, Collaborative Divorce is a confidential means of resolving divorce and family law matters. Instead of fighting it out before a judge who knows nothing about the client and their family, in a Collaborative Divorce the parties control the timing, expense, and outcome of their divorce or other family law matters.

The process begins by hiring a collaboratively trained divorce lawyer. Most have litigated numerous cases and know from experience that Collaborative Divorce is a time-efficient and cost-effective way to divorce or resolve family law matters. Additionally, Mara knows that Collaborative Divorce is the best option for families as it promotes rather than destroys relationships.

In addition to Mara, the other members of her Collaborative Divorce team include a neutral forensic accountant who works with both parties and their attorneys to problem-solve suitable options for the distribution of the marital estate, tax consequences, and support.

Finally, a neutral facilitator who is a mental health expert is engaged to facilitate communication, streamline the process, and where there are children, advise parents on children’s issues and timesharing. The facilitator uses her expertise and training to ensure that relationships are preserved and co-parenting is a priority.

With a targeted approach consisting of identifying goals and objectives; pre-scheduling meetings; setting agendas; and determining target dates, neither party spends their precious time or money fighting or waiting on court calendars, adjournments, and frivolous motions. With Mara’s advice and advocacy, her Collaborative Divorce clients are involved and invested in the process—knowing that they are in control of their destiny.