A company in the Netherlands is now offering “Divorce Hotel” services. The concept was created by Dutchman Jim Halfens. As part of the divorce weekend package, a divorcing couple receives two nights in the nights in the hotel, legal counsel for each spouse, a notary public and a psychologist. An estate planner, on-site child care and even a bottle of champagne to toast the divorce are available a la carte.
Halfens says that this is less like a weekend getaway for the couple and more like a structured business conference. The first meeting begins bright and early Saturday morning after breakfast and continues with very little breaks until a deal is reached – even if that’s late into Sunday night. The weekend divorce deal is not suited to complex property divisions or hotly contested custody cases. However, for sensible couples who “won’t smash the furniture” and don’t want to miss work for court hearings or mediations, the “divorce hotel” offers an unusual solution.
No similar service is available stateside right now, but the Wright Firm is always open to creative ways of resolving your divorce case! We have two family law attorneys trained in collaborative law, and we also offer flat-rate plans for uncontested divorces. To learn more about these services, check out our websites at www.thewrightlawyers.com and www.NoFrillsTexasDivorce.com!
Original article can be found here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10744656
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