Collaborative Divorce

Somerset County, New Jersey, Collaborative Law Attorney

Divorce is very difficult to manage, with or without adversarial conduct. However, by eliminating contention, the divorce process can be much less stressful and emotionally demanding on everyone involved. At the law office of Copeland, Shimalla, Wechsler & Lepp, LLP , we help clients achieve effective solutions to family disputes through the collaborative law process.

The Benefits of Collaborative Law Divorce

Collaborative law is a process by which solutions to family law issues, such as divorce, child custody or other family disputes, are reached in a series of negotiation meetings. Rather than relying upon a judge to make impersonal decisions about your future in accordance with state guidelines, you are capable of retaining control in the decisions made and the cost of the entire process.

All parties must agree to rule out litigation as an option. If the matter does proceed to litigation, the current attorneys will be prohibited from further representing the parties. Thus, clients and attorneys in the collaborative process have a commitment to resolve the issues without going to court. Minimizing the threat of litigation enables the attorneys to fully encourage settlement.

Who is involved in Collaborative Law Divorce?

Your collaborative law divorce can involve various individuals or professionals who can aid in facilitating an effective divorce settlement. While collaborative divorces involve both parties and their respective attorneys, other professionals, such as divorce coaches, financial specialists or child specialists may also be involved. These professionals apply their expertise in a team approach to create unique property settlement agreements or parenting time schedules and other agreements tailored to your specific situation.

Our family lawyers help clients minimize the expense, trauma, delay and controversy of divorce litigation. We help clients achieve unique solutions in an effective, professional, and dignified manner.

Click here to see Amy Shimalla on Fox 5 News discussing collaborative law.

Contact our Warren, New Jersey, firm by e-mail or call 908.922.4238 today to schedule a consultation with one of our collaborative law divorce lawyers.

*Three of our named partners are Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Matrimonial Law Attorneys.

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