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Navigating Your Next Steps
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Two parties work out an agreement together and manage their divorce themselves. You may, or may not, have a consulting attorney and/or a financial neutral (or advocate).
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Two parties work with an independent, third-party mediator to assist in producing an agreement acceptable by both parties. You may, or may not, have a consulting attorney and/or a financial neutral (or advocate) present with you, or supporting you in the background.
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Two parties work with a team or professionals to reach a divorce settlement agreement. Each party is accompanied by their consulting attorney. Additionally a financial professional (neutral) and mental health professional (neutral or one for each party) work on the team to support a mutually agreed upon settlement by both parties.
For more information on Collaborative and Kimberly's practice group, please visit Virtual Divorce California.
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Two parties bring their case to the court where a judge will determine the division of assets, child custody and more. Each party may or may not have a litigating attorney.
Roles & Fees
Financial neutral
Hired by both parties to assist in dividing the assets and liabilities.
Financial advocate
Hired by one party to assist in dividing the assets and liabilities.
Fees
Kimberly’s billing rate is $250/hr., with the average case estimated at 10-hours of work from start-to-finish. This of course depends on the complexity of the case, along with the agreeability and flexibility of both parties.
