WHAT IS AN HONEST DIVORCE?
In an Honest Divorce, Ending the Marriage is the Last Option
Virtually every marriage hits a rough patch. For most couples, a marriage should not end because of financial issues, medical issues, excessive work commitments, trouble from the in-laws and a multitude of other factors that strain a marriage. In an Honest Divorce, couples have not rushed into a divorce because of undue stress and a desire to escape. For these reasons, we have resources available to couples who wish to pursue reconciliation instead of divorce.
If the couple has explored all their options, and decides divorce is the best decision, we are here to assist couples divorce efficiently, affordably, and with low stress. We are a team of financial, legal, and coaching professionals who compassionately support couples as they make the transition to divorce.
WHAT IS AN HONEST DIVORCE?
In an Honest Divorce, Each Spouse is Open and Respectful
There are just three matters that are decided in a divorce: Division of Assets, Financial Support, and Coparenting Plans. In an Honest Divorce, the spouses are open with each other; they fully disclose all assets, income and expenses. They honor the marriage and relationship by committing to end it with dignity.
In an Honest Divorce, It’s OK to Disagree but Not to Be Spiteful
In an Honest Divorce, each spouse admits to not being perfect and does not attempt to use the divorce to inflict pain or attempt to punish the other spouse. Disagreements are expected, even significant ones, and these can all be resolved through discussion and mutual understanding.
WHAT IS AN HONEST DIVORCE?
In an Honest Divorce, The Spouses Commit to Settle Their Differences Out of Court
In an Honest Divorce, the spouses recognize that in the vast majority of cases, litigating a divorce is expensive, stressful, and destructive, so they commit to never entering a courtroom. Additionally, to the extent possible, especially if there are children involved, the individuals work to maintain a positive post-divorce relationship with their former spouse.
In an Honest Divorce, Clients are Not Charged for Services They Don’t Need
Far too often, divorcing couples consume years of their life and much of their savings to litigate a divorce. Between attorneys, forensic accountants, lengthy discovery and depositions, divorce has become a financially lucrative industry for many practitioners, leaving many couples poor and shell-shocked. In an Honest Divorce, issues are not inflated to create conflict between the parties. The goal of an Honest Divorce is to deescalate rather than escalate issues. The less time and money a couple spends getting to a divorce, the better.