Greensboro Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

Collaborative divorce counsel in Guilford County

Krispen Culbertson has practiced in Guilford County District Court for 20+ years, helping families settle equitable distribution, alimony, custody, and child support with the collaborative model. We convert agreements into clear orders clerks, payroll, banks, and plan administrators can follow.

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What a “Greensboro collaborative divorce lawyer” helps you resolve

Collaborative divorce is a structured, non-adversarial process where both spouses and their lawyers sign a collaborative participation agreement, commit to full disclosure, and negotiate in a series of agenda-driven meetings. When settlement is reached, we draft and file consent orders and a separation agreement so the court can enter them without contested hearings.

Collaborative divorce steps

Your collaborative team

• Two collaborative lawyers — advise each client, maintain ground rules, and focus on settlement.
• Financial neutral (CDFA/CPA) — organizes disclosures, models options (buyouts, offsets, QDROs), and clarifies tax effects.
• Child specialist — gives child-focused input for schedules, transitions, and school/holiday plans.
• Coach/facilitator (optional) — helps communication and keeps sessions efficient.

What to prepare

• Recent pay stubs, W-2/1099, and latest federal/state tax return
• Budget (housing, childcare, healthcare, transportation)
• Statements for mortgage/lease, bank/credit cards, retirement, brokerage, stock awards
• Property list with values and debts (home, vehicles, business interests)
• Parenting time calendar (last 60–90 days) and proposed schedule
• Any prior orders or written agreements

Collaborative vs. mediation vs. court

Short-term arrangements during the process

• Temporary budgets and bill-pay plans
• Interim parenting schedules and exchanges
• Document timelines, valuation dates, and a roadmap to final orders

Fees & efficiency

We quote clear retainers for collaborative representation. Using neutrals to consolidate data and draft options often lowers overall cost and time to a signed agreement compared to contested hearings.

Safety & suitability

• Not ideal where domestic violence or coercive control is present. In those cases, we assess safer alternatives and, when needed, pursue a 50B protective order.
• If the process terminates, collaborative lawyers withdraw and new counsel handles any litigation.

FAQs — Greensboro Collaborative Divorce

Why Greensboro families choose our collaborative approach

• 20+ years on Guilford County family court calendars
• Structured agendas, full disclosures, and clear drafting that avoids repeat hearings
• Access to trusted financial neutrals and child specialists
• Settlement-first mindset; focused trial planning only if needed
• Straightforward fees and steady communication