It is possible to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of litigation.
Despite the best intentions, many marriages come to an end and spouses go their separate ways. There are different paths toward divorce. The Collaborative route offers couples a respectful, dignified approach that preserves rather than destroys.
Studies show that in addition to significantly lowering the expenses incurred by divorcing couples, Collaborative Divorce helps protect assets for the families when funds are needed to establish two households. Most importantly, when executed as agreed upon by divorcing individuals and their attorneys, a collaborative settlement is reached faster than other forms of negotiation and greatly reduces the emotional trauma families experience during a divorce, especially for the children.
As a marriage ends, Collaborative Divorce sets a new direction for the future.
Racial Equity Media Club
For some time, the NYACP has been engaged in ongoing conversations about how to support anti-racist work and broaden knowledge and representation within our membership. In 2023, we launched the Racial Equity Committee to facilitate different avenues to increase awareness on issues surrounding racial equity and justice. Aside from providing ongoing training programs and discussions for the NYACP membership, the Racial Equity Media Club was created. Click Here for more information on how to get involved.
NYACP Diversity Statement
NYACP is committed, with purpose and resolve, to recognizing the humanity of each individual and treating one another with respect and dignity. We pledge to ensure the inclusion and participation of all individuals, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, and physical or other abilities. We strive to provide accessible services, maintain a diverse professional network, increase our awareness of implicit biases, and promote cultural attunement and competence.
Our commitment to these goals ensures that all voices are heard and respected throughout the collaborative law process. Our collective and unique experiences as professionals strengthen our community and enhance our ability to provide compassionate support to our clients, helping them achieve the most constructive and informed outcomes in their matters.
Get to Know NYACP Members via the Video Series: Collaborative Chats!
Our Collaborative Chat series, hosted by NYACP Past President, Melissa Goodstein, continues with 2025 NYACP President Ellen Jancko-Baken!
RENEW OR JOIN TODAY! NYACP Benefits of Membership:
Website Profile for Clients
Access to Member-only Training and Protocol Resources
Nationally Recognized Training
Annual Professional Symposium
Ongoing Networking Events
Regional Community Building Opportunities
Member Newsletter
Resources and Training to promote your Collaborative Practice
Member-Only Video and Resource Library
Working with Like-Minded Professionals Providing an Alternative to Traditional Divorce
The Collaborative team is a group of professionals, each skilled in their own area of expertise, working for the benefit of the clients and the clients’ family. It is not unlike a medical team in which different specialists focus on the care and health needs of the patient.
Choosing a Collaborative professional is an important decision. The right professional will guide you through the Collaborative process in such a way that you fully benefit from all that makes it different from traditional divorce.
NYACP Past President’s Message Melissa Goodstein Immediate Past President
Read Immediate Past President Melissa Goodstein's final message on the state of the NYACP. Her Winter 2025 message is now available. Click the link below to view.
The New York Association of Collaborative Professionals is an interdisciplinary association of professionals in the fields of law, mental health and finance that serves as the voice for Collaborative Practice in the Greater New York area. More.
NYACP Past President’s Message