Our Mission
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To encourage the use and acceptance of non-litigation conflict resolution through the application of Collaborative principles.
By offering education, training and standards, the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals strives to promote excellence in Collaborative practice among members for the benefit of central Indiana residents. |
If you're looking for an alternative
to divorce as usual, you're not alone.
Collaborative Practice is a reasonable approach to divorce based on three principles: |
The end of a marriage or relationship can be tragic enough. Often, the process of divorcing only adds to the pain. You and your spouse may come to see each other as adversaries and the divorce as a battleground. You may experience feelings of confusion, anger, loss and conflict. Under such circumstances, you might find it difficult to see an end to divorce, much less imagine a hopeful future.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. A growing number of parting couples, along with other professionals such as lawyers, mental health professionals and financial consultants, have been seeking a more constructive alternative. These professionals have developed the Collaborative Practice model.
Mutual respect is fundamental to the Collaborative way. You may cease being spouses, but you don’t cease being worthy human beings. When respect is given and received, discussions are likely to be more productive, and an agreement reached more easily.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. A growing number of parting couples, along with other professionals such as lawyers, mental health professionals and financial consultants, have been seeking a more constructive alternative. These professionals have developed the Collaborative Practice model.
Mutual respect is fundamental to the Collaborative way. You may cease being spouses, but you don’t cease being worthy human beings. When respect is given and received, discussions are likely to be more productive, and an agreement reached more easily.
Open Communication
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Even under the best of circumstances, communication can be strained as a relationship is ending. Yet, keeping the lines of communication open is essential for reaching an agreement. Collaborative Practice provides for face-to-face meetings with you, your spouse, and your respective lawyers and other advisers as needed. These sessions are intended to produce an honest exchange of information and expression of needs and expectations. When the issues are openly discussed, problem solving can be direct and solutions-oriented.
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A Pledge to Collaborate
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Even under the best of circumstances, communication can be strained as a relationship is ending. Yet, keeping the lines of communication open is essential for reaching an agreement. Collaborative Practice provides for face-to-face meetings with you, your spouse, and your respective lawyers and other advisers as needed. These sessions are intended to produce an honest exchange of information and expression of needs and expectations. When the issues are openly discussed, problem solving can be direct and solutions-oriented.
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