New City Divorce Attorney and New York Collaborative Law Lawyer

It has been said that divorce is “easier” now than it has ever been. At the law office of Nancy B. Morris in New City, New York, I have handled many divorces. When it comes to families  and children, divorce and separation are never simple or easy.

Cooperation for Your Children’s Sake

Whether a marital relationship is good or bad, that relationship deeply affects your children. Your actions toward your spouse, both positive and negative, will have a major impact on how well your children will cope with the breakup of the family. Divorce is a difficult process that brings fear and uncertainty for everyone involved. Your marriage may be ending, but your relationship with your spouse will continue because you will both remain parents to your children. It is essential to the healthy growth and development of your children that the divorce issues be resolved in a way that allows and encourages both parents to be civil, respectful partners in your children’s lives.

Collaboration or Litigation in Divorce

You have choices. You do not have to allow a judge to determine your destiny. You can control the pace, the mood, and the progress of your divorce case through Collaborative Law. This is an alternative dispute resolution method where both parties and their lawyers commit to resolve the various issues related to dissolution of the marriage with dignity and respect. At the law office of Nancy B. Morris, litigation is  an option, but not necessarily the first or best choice.

With Collaborative Law, the parties, with the guidance of their attorneys, discuss the matters at issue and arrive at a solution tailored to the needs of the parties. That solution does not arise from a judge’s order or a lawyer’s recommendation. Instead, it comes from the two people most involved with the divorce: you and your spouse. When a divorce is finalized, it represents an end. However, through collaborative law, it can be a new beginning with a better understanding of how to relate positively to each other in the best interest of the children, and how to move forward into the future.

Litigation as a Last Resort

In some cases, litigation is necessary. I work with my clients to minimize the harmful effects of litigation on themselves and on the children, to the extent possible. I am not opposed to litigation, but based upon my years of experience in this area, I know that most often  a settlement negotiated by the parties offers them more flexibility and satisfaction than does a court’s impersonal ruling on the terms and details of their future. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact me.

Nancy B. Morris

20 Squadron Blvd, Suite 360

New City, NY 10956

Phone: 845-638-8000

Fax: 845-638-8002

The law office of Nancy B. Morris serves clients throughout Rockland County, New York.