What Is Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law is a powerful and effective, voluntary alternative to traditional divorce litigation. In this process, both parties retain attorneys who are trained mediators, as well as trained in the collaborative law process. The parties and their attorneys meet together as a team for a settlement conference to work through each aspect of your divorce. Both parties may utilize individual coaches, neutral child specialists and financial experts to assist them in obtaining a fair outcome
In a Collaborative divorce, the attorneys and the parties must be committed to trying to resolve the matter amicably. Therefore, less time is spent drafting court pleadings and preparing for and attending hearings and trials. In a Collaborative divorce, the attorneys focus on creating solutions to your problems. Collaborative law is different than mediation because if the negotiation process breaks down, and the dispute must be resolved in the courts, both collaborative attorneys must be discharged and new counsel retained by both parties.
Contemplating divorce? Contact Di Giacomo & Somers, L.L.C., in Northfield, Illinois, to learn more about your options. Our attorneys are skilled at litigation, collaboration and mediation. We will help you make the right decision for your divorce.
A Dignified Process
The collaborative process works around the basic principles of negotiation, respectful communication and information exchange. Traditional litigation can get ugly, and the emotional toll on the parties can be devastating. Collaborative law allows separating couples to end their marriage without destroying their future relationship with each other, their relationships with extended family members and, most importantly, their relationships with their children.
Northbrook Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer
We bring experience and compassion to the practice of law. Contact our Skokie collaborative law attorneys today to schedule a complementary, half-hour consultation. Call 847-999-4498.
