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As members of the Northern Virginia community, we are all too well aware of the “Fork in the Road” email that was sent to nearly all federal government employees from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on January 28, 2025.  While for most the initial thought would go to those federal government employees who received the message and were forced to make a significant and difficult decision within a relatively short period of time, I suspect that experienced family law practitioners who are wired to view these issues through a different lens eventually thought about how such a decision may impact the financial arrangements surrounding separated and/or divorced families.

A collaborative divorce has many benefits: Experienced Professionals, Child Inclusivity, Family-Focused Approach, Space for Communication, and Teamwork

Separation and Divorce, custody, child support, and spousal support disputes are all emotionally charged situations. The traditional court process exacerbates the fear, loss, and financial destruction often experienced during these difficult disputes. The Collaborative Process was born from the recognition that families need a supportive process that promotes peaceful and balanced resolution.

Divorce is often portrayed as a battleground where couples fight tooth and nail for their interests. However, there’s another approach gaining traction: collaborative divorce. This process emphasizes cooperation and mutual respect, aiming to find solutions outside of court.

You’ve come to a complete agreement that, miraculously, you and your spouse are both actually, mostly, happy with.  The assets have been divided, support has been resolved, and a custody schedule is in place.  So…now what?  How does the whole divorce thing happen?