Scroggins & Savage, PLLC
Divorce is a Transition, Not a War
Supportive, Sustainable, & Private Resolutions
A Framework to Ease the Transition
Instead of a draining, high-conflict process, the collaborative framework is designed to support families through every stage of separation and divorce.
Working alongside a team of professionals committed to practical, family-focused solutions, you receive integrated support for the legal, financial, emotional, and co-parenting aspects of your family’s transition.
From protecting your children’s wellbeing to helping you make informed financial decisions as you plan for the future, every part of the process is coordinated around you and your family’s unique needs.
Because the collaborative team works together with the same goals you have, decisions can be made thoughtfully and efficiently, without court involvement, and without the stress and expense of navigating multiple professionals who are not aligned.
The result is a durable, customized agreement that not only resolves the legal issues affecting your family, but also provides a strong foundation for your family’s future long after the process is complete.
The Result?
Collaborative family law resolves disputes more efficiently and successfully than traditional litigation, with the vast majority of cases reaching settlement in a fraction of the time. Families often incur lower legal costs while protecting what matters most, and in so doing preserve their privacy and experience significantly less emotional strain through this process.
By contrast, traditional litigation is inherently adversarial. Because it is structured around conflict and court intervention, it often takes longer, costs more, and places greater stress on parents and children alike. Collaborative law offers families a more constructive path forward—one that prioritizes resolution, preserves relationships, and creates lasting agreements designed to support long-term family wellbeing.
Benefits of the Collaborative Process
Collaborative Law vs Litigation
| Metric | Collaborative | Litigation |
|---|---|---|
| Who controls the outcome? | You | The Judge |
| Typical duration | 4–8 Months | 12–24+ Months |
| Cost | Low (≈ 1/3 of the cost of litigation) | High |
| Family stress | Prioritized and Reduced | Elevated for All Family Members |
| Privacy | Highly Protected | Almost None |
Collaborative law focuses on solutions, not conflict—helping families move forward with less stress, lower cost, and a brighter future.
Who Does This Work For?
The Collaborative Framework is best suited to couples who genuinely want to put their family first — even when emotions are high and conversations feel strained.
The Collaborative Framework is NOT suitable where there is ongoing physical abuse, coercive control, or a refusal to engage honestly with your spouse and your collaborative team.
Above all, the collaborative process prioritizes equitable solutions, creativity, efficiency, and dignity over “winning.” Often, in a high-conflict court process, nobody “wins” except the lawyers.
In the collaborative process, it is the family that wins as a whole.