Using Collaboration to Resolve California Legal Matters
The end of a relationship can be emotionally draining enough and legal disputes only add to the stress. The collaborative process provides couples with a constructive alternative to an adversarial courtroom battle. By using the collaborative process, you can minimize the conflict, for the sake of your children and yourself.
At the Law Offices of James F. DeMartini, we have more than 45 years of combined experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters. Our Cloverdale collaborative law attorney works with individuals and their loved ones to find non-adversarial solutions to family law and estate administration matters:
- It is beneficial in resolving divorce disputes, especially when the parents want to continue a respectful relationship for the sake of the child.
- It can be useful in custody disputes. The parents can work with attorneys and mental health specialists to arrive at a parenting plan and custodial arrangement that the entire family can live with. The resolution usually comes at a fraction of the cost of litigation and certainly with significantly less conflict.
- In estate administration disputes, where it is important that familial relationships remain intact, the collaborative process is beneficial.
In both family and estate disputes, the Collaborative Process begins with a pledge not to go to court and to have an honest exchange of information by all parties. After working collaboratively with one another, attorneys and sometimes with other professionals, the process ends with a solution that serves the needs of family. By honestly exchanging all information and expressing all the goals, even the latent ones, the parties can work together to arrive at a creative solution that everyone is happy with.
Contact an Experienced Cloverdale Collaborative Divorce Attorney
Paula S. Hall is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), and the Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire (CCRE). She continually participates in specialized training to provide collaborative skills to her clients. If you are interested in learning more about the non-contentious results that can be achieved through the collaborative process, contact our firm online or call 707-385-0419 to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.
