Dakota County Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
When in divorce court, waiting for a judge to make a decision only adds stress to an already stressful situation. Divorce contested in litigation can also cause a lot of anxiety for the entire family.
Collaborative divorce, a voluntary process with its beginning in Minnesota, offers parties the ability to take control of their situation. Contact our Woodbury collaborative law attorney today to learn more about how this process can benefit you.
Collaborative Divorce Process
Collaborative law is a useful technique when both parties agree it would be in their best interest to avoid litigation and to engage in a process of negotiation. With the help of their attorneys and possibly other family law professionals, they can create the terms of their divorce on their own. Collaborative divorce allows the parties to reach a settlement that better achieves the needs of each spouse and their children without the threat of litigation.
Part of the process is the requirement that the parties and their attorneys commit to participating in the process. They must also agree that if they don't reach agreement neither attorney can continue representing the parties in subsequent litigation. This promotes forthright collaboration and avoids attorney conflict of interest.
The collaborative process can also be used for other family issues, such as the terms of ante-nuptial and separation agreements or child custody disputes between parents whose divorce has been finalized or who have never been married.
St. Paul Divorce Law Firm
Gregory Dittrich supports the collaborative divorce process because he believes in the principles upon which it is based: economy and preservation of family relationships. He will guide you through the negotiation, giving you honest and straightforward advice and making sure you understand your options.
Mr. Dittrich and his staff care about their clients. At the Dittrich Law Firm, P.A., the focus is on freeing clients from unnecessary worry and helping them to move forward from this difficult time in their lives.
Contact our Dakota County collaborative divorce lawyer today to discuss how collaborative divorce can work for you and your family.
