The added value of the Dutch online divorce resolution tools Rechtwijzer uit elkaar and successor Uitelkaar.nl for high-conflict divorces

This article explores the benefits of digitalizing divorce dispute resolution in high-conflict cases. It examines the online tool Rechtwijzer uit elkaar (versions 1.0 and 2.0) and its successor Uitelkaar.nl, which primarily serve lower-conflict cases.
The article discusses various technological applications in international divorce proceedings and suggests ways digital tools can enhance high-conflict resolution. It proposes integrating online communication, practitioner-client collaboration, and document management, along with AI technologies like natural language processing to identify conflict escalation. To improve current platforms, the article advocates transforming them into case management systems that foster collaboration among specialists and clients, drawing inspiration from other fields like healthcare and education.
While digitalization has benefited low-conflict cases, innovative adaptations are needed for the complexities of high-conflict divorces.