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With this approach, cooperation and agreement are paramount.  The goal is to resolve conflict without escalating the conflict and adding more anger by going to court. A courtroom setting is designed to be adversarial, with each party "slinging mud" against the other.  A collaborative approach allows you to have a say in your future, saves you time, saves you money, and allows for more flexible and creative settlements than a judge will order.  It is even possible to bring in experts, like financial experts or parenting time experts, to assist in finding a collaborative solution. 

Yes.  Both attorneys would agree to follow a collaborative approach and not file motions in court so that a cooperative process can unfold.  The goal is to arrive at a resolution of your divorce or other family law dispute and then submit the appropriate paperwork to the court.  If the process breaks down and resolution is not possible, parties may still resort to traditional litigation and file motions in court. 

Yes it does.  In a litigation approach, often many motions are filed in court before arriving at a final judgment, such as temporary support or temporary occupancy of a home.  Each motion leads to a hearing, and each hearing is generally set weeks or months in advance, and then hearings are often "bumped" due to a crowded court docket.  All the motions, court appearances, preparations, and delays cost a client money.   A collaborative approach eliminates the need for the costly litigation. 

Yes I can.  This is what I have been doing for almost two decades.  I understand the Court process well and will represent your interests and advocate for you in court. 

Yes. We can meet as many times as you like. 

Yes.  I can meet with parties together, so long as they are not represented by an attorney.

Yes.  I will draft your final judgment and file it with the court.

Yes.  We can mediate together in one room, or you can be in separate rooms and I will go back and forth.

I represent both men and women, and handle same-sex marital dissolutions. 

Yes. I am happy to help people understand the forms and different motions they may want to file. 

Yes.  I can meet with you to go over your evidence, presentation, and what to expect. 

It depends upon the parties.  There are many factors that vary with every case and situation. I promise you that staying out of court will save you thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars. 

Yes, many.  I have handled cases with severe abuse where the offending party was ultimately sentenced to a lengthy prison term.  

Yes, many. These are often cases that require the judicial system to resolve, although sometimes a collaborative approach is successful if both parties are willing. 

Yes, many.  I have a good deal of understanding about addiction, the impacts on families, and how to craft parenting plans with the safety of children in mind.

Yes.  I am happy to look at the direction of your case and provide my opinion and thoughts on moving forward.  

Absolutely.   I have been doing that for many years.