The firm is proud to offer collaborative family law as an alternative to the traditional litigation model. In a collaborative divorce, the parties negotiate their terms without being bound by the Family Code. The “business” of the marriage is “broken down” into a series of meetings attended by the parties and their lawyers, so that the work done is much more harmonious than the hostility of the courtroom.
Why work collaboratively? To end one’s marriage in a more peaceful process, to diminish anxiety and to promote great co-parenting. And why does that matter? Simple.
Whenever any of us are asked to list what we most cherish in life, all of us provide exactly the same answer …....... our families. In the collaborative law model, especially when we include independent neutral financial planners and mental health professionals, our clients are better able to - embrace change, and look forward to singledom with a more positive outlook.
We know legal challenges create stress. We know stress hurts. We work hard with other qualified professionals to diminish the stress and focus our energies on protecting what matters most.
Divorce does not have to devastate everyone involved.Many people have been searching for a way to
end their marriage without destroying their family.
Collaborative Law offers a solution-oriented alternative
to the traditional divorce process.
Collaborative Law, when applied to divorce, is a process wherein
the husband, wife and both their attorneys
agree to resolve all issues in their case without involving a court.
They work together, in private, to formulate an agreement that focuses on their
most important individual and mutual goals
While a marriage may be ending, the collaborative Law process recognizes that relationships and obligations may continue-
especially where children are involved. This non – confrontational
approach to an often highly charged and deeply emotional event
is designed to assist the couple to make good choices in trying circumstances.
We invite you to learn more about Collaborative Law-
a new, less adversarial approach to divorce.
The conventional process of divorce can drive parties- already alienated-even further apart. It takes a toll on personal dignity, financial stability often it is the children who suffer the most. Collaborative Law presents a more humane, respectful choice. It is a process in which the parties and their counsel agree in writing to make a good faith attempt to reach a mutually agreeable settlement without court intervention. This process allows all decisions to be made by the husband and wife. In stark contrast to the public forum of the conventional divorce process, all matters in the collaborative process remain private. Working together, the parties can craft a way to dissolve their marriage in a way that considers everyone’s needs and minimizes conflict.