Collaborative divorce is a structured legal process in which both spouses and their attorneys commit in writing to resolving the divorce outside of court. No judge makes decisions. No trial date is set. The parties work through property division, support, and parenting arrangements across a series of structured meetings designed to reach a comprehensive agreement that both sides have shaped rather than one that was imposed. Florida recognizes the collaborative process under the Collaborative Law Process Act, and Brodzki Jacobs offers collaborative divorce representation in Kissimmee for clients whose circumstances make it a viable option.
The defining feature of collaborative divorce is the participation agreement all four parties sign at the outset: both spouses and both attorneys. That agreement includes a disqualification clause stating that if the process breaks down and either party moves to litigate, both attorneys must withdraw and the clients must retain new counsel for the court proceedings. This provision creates a mutual incentive for everyone at the table to resolve the matter within the process. It also means that choosing collaborative divorce is a meaningful commitment, not a procedural option that can be abandoned without consequence.
Whether collaborative divorce is the right fit depends on the specific circumstances of the case, and that assessment is one Brodzki Jacobs makes with Kissimmee clients before any commitment is made. Contact the firm for that conversation before deciding on any particular approach to your divorce.
A collaborative divorce in Kissimmee typically unfolds across a series of four-way meetings involving both spouses and their collaborative attorneys. Additional professionals can be brought in when their expertise improves the outcome: a financial neutral to help both parties understand the implications of different asset division scenarios, a child development specialist to guide parenting plan discussions, or a mental health consultant to help manage communication between the parties. Each session has an agenda, and progress is documented so both sides can track what has been resolved and what remains open. When agreement is reached on all issues, the terms are memorialized in a formal settlement agreement submitted to the Osceola County court for entry as the final divorce order. Brodzki Jacobs guides Kissimmee clients through each stage of this process and ensures that what is agreed to at each session is legally sound before it becomes part of the record. Reach out to discuss whether the collaborative approach fits your circumstances.
Collaborative divorce works when both spouses are willing to engage in good faith, share financial information transparently, and prioritize resolution over winning individual points. It is well-suited to couples with children who will maintain an ongoing co-parenting relationship, to those who want more privacy than litigation affords, and to situations where preserving some degree of mutual respect serves practical long-term interests. It is not appropriate in cases involving domestic violence, significant power imbalances, or a party unwilling to participate honestly. Brodzki Jacobs gives Kissimmee clients a direct assessment of whether collaborative divorce is a realistic option in their case before any commitment is made to the process. Contact the firm for that assessment.
