St. Petersburg Collaborative Divorce Attorneys
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Contention. Arguments. Court battles. Pain. Heartbreak. Expense. These are all words commonly associated with divorce. However, there is an alternative. If you wish to avoid these negative aspects and work together to reach a fair and reasonable divorce settlement, collaborative divorce may be right for you.
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a new area of alternative dispute resolution for separating couples. The parties and their lawyers agree to reduce the conflict of a litigated divorce by discussing issues of property division, child support, custody and other matters amicably. Each side is committed to a negotiated solution.
With a collaborative divorce, parties set the foundation for a working relationship in the future. Rather than hostility, they work through problems and come together to find solutions that work for them. Collaborative divorce puts the parties in charge of their life following the separation, often reducing the time, tension and expense of a traditional separation and divorce.
How Does Collaborative Divorce Differ From Mediation?
Divorce mediation is similar to collaborative divorce in that it produces a negotiated settlement. However, mediation can be used, and is encouraged, at any time during divorce proceedings. It is not an either/or method. Divorcing couples can mediate a parenting time solution, but may need the court to step in for division of property, for example.
Collaborative divorce requires that both parties be committed to achieving results and working with, not against, one another in all matters of the divorce. If the parties cannot reach a favorable resolution without litigation, then both parties must find new legal counsel. It is an alternative to litigated divorce, not a means to resolve a specific aspect of it.
Experienced in Collaborative Law
Our family law attorney, Kelli H. Crabb, is trained in collaborative divorce and is a member of a local practice group that focuses on this alternative dispute method. She has experience working with clients in reducing the devastation of divorce litigation, and facilitating favorable divorce settlements through the collaborative method.
If you have questions about how collaborative divorce may benefit you, please contact our firm today to discuss the option. We will provide you with the information you need to determine if this is a right solution for you.
Contact Us
To learn more about collaborative divorce, contact a skilled family law lawyer at BRDW, in St. Petersburg, Florida. We can be reached by calling (727) 346-6012 or by contacting us online.
CONTACT ATTORNEY: Kelli Hanley Crabb
