Collaborative Law

The goal of collaborative law is to assist couples and families in divorce in a more effective, “family-friendly” manner.   Though parents may divorce they still must be “partners” in raising their children.  The traditional courtroom divorce often leaves parents more bitter and angry than before the divorce, wrecking havoc upon a mother and father’s ability to continue jointly parenting their children after divorce.  If you choose to use collaborative law you and your divorcing spouse will be part of the team that will work toward creating a long-term workable agreement for your divorced family.  In cases where children are involved, their needs and best interests are of the utmost concern.  The ultimate goal is to maintain a positive and productive environment where the TEAM benefits and no one focuses on who wins or loses.  The process teaches you and your spouse how to work together for the best interest of your children.  The process also allows you to practice these skills with the safety net of the team to encourage and instruct. 

The couple/family work with their attorneys and other consultants to reach an amicable agreement that meets the needs of all parties involved.  The courts, judges and juries are taken out of the picture and the settlement is placed back in the hands of those that are directly affected – YOU.

The collaborative law plan may just work for you.  Be sure to ask about collaborative law during your initial consultation.