Rockland County Collaborative Divorce Attorney
Separation and divorce are never easy, but when couples choose a non-adversarial approach, the entire family will benefit. Spouses who work honestly and practically to create a settlement that is as close as possible to a "win-win" solution will find they can meet their legitimate needs and the needs of their children.
At the law office of Nancy B. Morris, I offer collaborative law as a no-court alternative to traditional litigated divorce. Collaborative law can provide a healthy, hopeful transition through this time of change. I not only practice and promote the collaborative law process, I also lecture on collaborative divorce at conferences and seminars.
I apply the methods of collaborative law to many areas of family law, including child custody and for prenuptial agreements.
If you are interested in learning more about collaborative law, contact my New City family law office to schedule a consultation.
What Is Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution model. It provides an open and unbiased forum where the two spouses can arrive at creative and workable solutions while reducing tension, anxiety and cost.
In the collaborative process, the clients agree to resolve all issues without contentious court proceedings. Each spouse is represented by an attorney who has been trained in the collaborative law process. The attorneys are committed to helping the parties achieve a negotiated settlement. The clients have chosen to end their marriage in a dignified, respectful manner. The collaborative law attorneys strive for an atmosphere of agreement and cooperation rather than one of argument and conflict.
The collaborative process is transparent. Documents are shared. Experts are agreed upon by all parties and used to help the couple understand their assets or arrive at a child custody agreement. The couple does not suffer the expense of multiple, dueling experts. Collaborative Divorce is ideal for couples who want an efficient, fair, and healthy result.
Benefits of Collaborative Law
Collaborative law benefits families by resolving divorce issues with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of cooperation. The spouses work together to craft an agreement that considers the needs and well-being of the parents and their children. The collaborative process creates a setting where a divorcing couple can restructure their family rather than destroy it.
- Clients retain control over the outcome
- Clients make their own decisions and choices that are best for their family instead of having a judge make those decisions and choices for them
- Minimized animosity during and after the divorce process
- A chance to be heard and understood
- An opportunity to learn to work together to resolve issues and properly co-parent
- Reduced stress, quicker resolution and often lower cost
Contact a Rockland County Collaborative Divorce Attorney
For more information about the collaborative law process or to schedule an appointment, please contact me.
