What is Collaborative Family Law?

Family issues - whether divorce, paternity, separation, or other family transitions are often sensitive and personal matters. No single approach is right for everyone. The collaborative practice is a welcome alternative to the destructive and uncomfortable aspects of conventional litigation. Choosing the collaborative process allows you to work through these sensitive and emotional issues together with a team designed to minimize conflict and create respectful solutions.

Nontraditional families may also find the Collaborative Process a helpful framework for reaching solutions and achieving an agreement.

“People tend to work in teams, in a collaborative way, in an informal network. If you create an environment like that, it's much more effective and much more efficient.” - Jim Mitchell

Is the Collaborative Process for me?

In deciding whether the collaborative process is right for you, consider:

• Do you want to maintain control over the process and the outcome?
• Is prioritizing the needs of your children paramount to you?
• Are you willing to work creatively and cooperatively to solve problems?
• Do you want to keep your personal and financial information private?

Contact The McGwier Law Firm for a free consultation.