Collaborative Family Law: Divorce with Dignity
Divorce cases can be contentious, and emotions can run high. Unfortunately, the adversarial nature of litigation often exacerbates feelings of anger and pain. The higher the emotions run, the more the fight can escalate. The result is a vicious cycle which leads to hurt feelings and higher costs, leaving the couple even more unwilling to work with each other. This is especially tragic when there are children involved.
There is an alternative. Collaborative Law is a process by which a divorcing couple, with the help of their attorneys and other personnel, write their own divorce agreement.
If a couple wishes to divorce through collaborative family law, they each need a specially trained collaborative law attorney. At the law office of Cynthia L. Lazar, I have helped divorcing spouses for 25 years. Contact Cynthia L. Lazar law office for an initial consultation.
Is Collaborative Law Right for You?
If you and your spouse
- Want to avoid the acrimony and high cost of litigation
- Need to work together after the divorce is final
- Are willing to disclose all marital assets and be candid about other financial issues
- Want to devise a solution that will work well for everyone
- Place a high value on resolving conflicts
then collaborative law may be the right solution for you.
The benefits of collaborative law are many. First, you’re in control. A judge or mediator does not make the final decisions. That’s left to you and your spouse. Second, the cost is lower. As any lawyer can tell you, going to court is a lengthy and expensive undertaking. Collaborative law is far more time and cost effective. Third, you reduce the amount of stress that a divorce can bring. You can’t completely eliminate the emotional impact, but you can keep it down, which is better for you and your children.
You do not make these decisions alone. Your attorneys help. You will also have the services of a tax advisor, a business advisor and a family counselor if you need them. Frequently, the decrees that come out of collaborative law are far more detailed and more likely to be tailored to the needs of the family. A better agreement now sharply decreases your chances of having to modify the decree later, which would result in more emotional and financial stress.
Contact a Collaborative Divorce Lawyer for an initial consultation.
The Law Office of Cynthia L. Lazar
611 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048
phone: 847-680-8520
fax: 847-680-8580
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