Mediation and Collaborative Law

Divorce

 This office no longer offers litigation because for most divorcing couples, there are these better alternatives.

Mediation- This process allows the couple to work with a neutral third party and resolve the issues necessary to end their marriage.  These include issues involving the children and the property of the marriage.  At the end of a successful mediation the couple has a separation agreement that they can present to the court.  This method is almost always less costly and less stressful.

Collaborative Law- This is a new method of divorce.  Each party has their own counsel, who is working for their best interest.  The difference is counsel for both parties agree at the outset that they will not go to court.  The attorneys and the parties work together to resolve the necessary issues.  This can be described as mediation with the security of having your own counsel.  For more information please see www.collaborativelawcouncil.org

Other Areas

Mediation and Collaborative Law are also available to resolve a number of other legal issues.  Essentially, if you and another person are having a disagreement in a situation where you need or want to preserve the relationship, then this is a cost-effective method worth trying.  There is a growing trend to try this method when adult children are caring for their aging parents and other family disputes. 

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