Collaborative Law

Another way for parties to keep their divorce out of Court is to agree to a divorce using collaborative law.  Collaborative Divorce is a process that allows the attorneys and the parties to resolve their issues in an environment based on trust, understanding, and honesty.  Both parties agree at the beginning to be open and honest during the process.  A divorce using Collaborative Law allows for more attorney involvement than in mediation because both parties hire their own lawyers.  The parties try to settle the outstanding issues through a series of four way conferences.  Should the collaborative process fail both parties must obtain new lawyers and start the whole divorce process over.  This usually gives the parties added incentive to settle.  There are many benefits to agreeing to get divorced through Collaborative Law.  Like in mediation, the process keeps the parties out of Court, which benefits the children greatly.  Additionally, the parties and their lawyers are able to come up with different and creative ways to settle their differences.  Both parties get the added benefit of advice from their own counsel, while agreeing to keep the matter out of Court.  Usually a divorce through Collaborative Law provides for less emotional and financial impact on the family. 

                If you feel that a divorce through Collaborative Law is the best option for you and your family, please contact me to discuss your case.