How to Keep Your Divorce Private~ 2 min read

Divorce can feel like an invasion of your personal life, and it’s only natural to want to protect your privacy. While it’s not always easy to keep everything confidential, there are options that can significantly reduce the chances of your private matters becoming public. By choosing the right approach, you can ensure that sensitive information stays between you and the professionals involved.

Choose Collaborative Divorce

If privacy matters to you, the Collaborative Divorce process is a strong choice. Unlike traditional divorce proceedings, which involve public court records, a Collaborative Divorce keeps most of the details between you, your spouse, and your professionals. With Collaborative Divorce, you work with attorneys, financial planners, and sometimes mental health professionals to resolve issues without going to court. This process allows you to address concerns privately, avoiding public disclosure of personal matters like financial difficulties, health issues, or family matters.

Avoid Court Proceedings

One of the main reasons a divorce becomes public is because of court involvement. Court records are often accessible online, and anyone with the right search tools can view your case details. In states like Missouri, for example, systems like Case.net make it easy for neighbors, coworkers, or anyone else to find out personal information regarding you, your spouse, and even your children. By choosing a Collaborative Divorce, you can keep the details of your case away from public records. Any filings made with the court can be minimal, reducing the chances of your personal information being exposed.

Protect Your Family’s Privacy

Children can be affected the most by public divorce proceedings. They may come across court records that they don’t fully understand and potentially learn about sensitive topics that you would prefer to keep private. Their friends may find sensitive information you and your children may never want anyone else to know.  In a Collaborative Divorce, you have more control over what information is shared, protecting your children from unnecessary stress or confusion. This also keeps them safe from potential bullying or embarrassment if personal issues like mental health or substance abuse are made public.

Keep Your Settlement Confidential

Collaborative Divorce offers more than just privacy during the proceedings, it also protects the privacy of your settlement. Once agreements are made, they are documented in private settlement documents, which remain a confidential part of the court record. You and your former spouse have full control over how information is shared and can ensure that sensitive matters stay out of the public eye.

Contact Family Ally

If keeping your divorce private is important to you, Collaborative Divorce is a great option. Family Ally provides guidance and support every step of the way. Contact Jennifer Piper at 314-449-9800 to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you protect your privacy while resolving your divorce.

Family Ally is located at 130 S. Bemiston Ave., Suite 608, St. Louis, MO 63105.