Collaborative Divorce Process & "Value Added" Benefits

In collaborative divorce process, the largest value is intangible. Because collaborative divorce process resolutions are deeper, the result for the divorcing couple is enhanced parenting abilities, communication and financial skills.The value of these enhancements are difficult to quantify and may not even be apparent to the divorcing spouses.

So try this - on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the worst, all out, constant war between the spouses and 10 being a friendly, respectful relationship, rate where you are now in the areas of communication skills, financial skills and parenting skills. What would a 10 look like in your family? Do you believe that it is possible to move up the scale from where you are now? What is the value to your family when you move up the scale toward a friendly, respectful relationship?

Even if a perfect 10 is not possible, there is value in improving your skills. Even if they are difficult to quantify, the collaborative divorce process has value added benefits for divorcing spouses and their children.