Collaborative Practice California Announces 5th Annual Divorce with Respect Week

Free consultations offered to learn about non-adversarial divorce options like Collaborative Divorce

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Collaborative Practice California (CPCAL), a statewide organization of Collaborative Divorce professionals, has announced plans for the fifth annual Divorce with Respect Week from March 1 to 8, 2026. During this week, CPCAL members will offer free divorce consultations to help individuals and couples learn about non-adversarial divorce processes like Collaborative Divorce, where they work with a team of professionals to craft an agreement that is best suited for their changing family.

Why it matters

Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining process, but Collaborative Divorce offers a more respectful and cooperative approach that prioritizes the well-being of all involved, especially any children. By raising awareness of this alternative to traditional adversarial divorce, CPCAL aims to help more Californians navigate this difficult transition in a healthier manner.

The details

During Divorce with Respect Week, individuals or couples can speak with divorce professionals, including attorneys, mental health professionals and financial specialists, about their case for free. To schedule a consultation, people can visit the Divorce with Respect Week website. Collaborative Divorce is a method of resolving divorce issues where couples work together with a team of professionals to craft an agreement that is best suited for their changing family, without the involvement of a judge or other decision authority.

  • Divorce with Respect Week will take place from March 1 to 8, 2026.

The players

Collaborative Practice California (CPCAL)

A statewide organization of Collaborative Divorce Practice groups comprised of collaborative lawyers, mental health practitioners, financial specialists, and other professionals on a mission to unify, strengthen, support the Collaborative Practice community, and increase public awareness of the Collaborative Divorce Process throughout California.

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What’s next

Individuals or couples interested in learning more about Collaborative Divorce can schedule a free consultation during Divorce with Respect Week by visiting the event website at www.divorcewithrespectweek.com.

The takeaway

Collaborative Divorce offers a more constructive and compassionate approach to ending a marriage, allowing couples to prioritize the well-being of their family and avoid the adversarial nature of traditional divorce proceedings. By promoting this alternative, Collaborative Practice California hopes to help more Californians navigate this difficult transition in a healthier manner.