COLLABORATIVE LAW
A collaborative team approach offers the benefit of working with a team of legal, financial, and mental health professionals who are committed to helping you reach a resolution respectfully and constructively. As your collaborative attorney, we are by your side throughout the entire process—providing legal guidance, advocating for your interests, and ensuring your voice is heard every step of the way.
COLLABORATIVE LAW
How It Works
Step 1: Form the Collaborative Team
We begin by assembling a team of professionals tailored to your family’s needs. This may include collaboratively trained attorneys for each party, individual or neutral divorce coaches, a neutral financial specialist, and—if applicable—a child specialist or other mental health professional. Each team member brings expertise to support a respectful, well-informed process.
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Step 2: Gather Information & Identify Issues
Together, we collect the necessary information to understand your situation fully. We also identify any decisions already made and outline the unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
Steph 3: Discuss Issues
We explore each party’s goals, needs, and concerns. Understanding the “why” behind each position allows us to move beyond surface-level conflict and begin working toward thoughtful, interest-based solutions.
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Step 4: Identify & Evaluate Options
With a shared understanding in place, we brainstorm and analyze potential solutions. We evaluate these options together to determine which best meet the needs and values of both parties.
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Step 5: Make Decisions
Once options have been fully explored, you’ll be equipped to make informed, durable decisions that reflect your priorities and your family’s future.
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Step 6: Formalize the Agreement
The collaborative attorneys work together to draft a legal, binding agreement that accurately reflects the decisions reached—providing a clear, enforceable path forward.
CONSULTING ATTORNEY
We provide consulting attorney services for clients participating in mediation, offering as-needed legal support tailored to your situation. Whether you need guidance before, during, or after mediation sessions, we’re here to help you understand your rights, review proposed agreements, and make informed decisions—all while respecting the collaborative nature of the process.
Consulting Attorney Services and Unbundled Legal Services
Consulting Attorney Services
We serve as consulting attorneys for individuals who are navigating legal matters outside of traditional litigation. Whether you are participating in mediation with another mediator, negotiating directly with the other party, or simply seeking to resolve matters cooperatively, we provide legal guidance and support tailored to your situation. We help you understand your rights and obligations, review proposed agreements or judgments, and offer strategic advice—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence while maintaining a non-adversarial approach.
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Unbundled Legal Services
Our unbundled legal services are designed for clients who do not need—or want—full representation, but still value focused legal support. We assist with specific tasks such as drafting or reviewing documents, preparing court forms, or advising on individual legal issues. Whether you're handling your matter independently, working through direct negotiation, or pursuing a more informal resolution, we offer flexible, limited-scope services to meet your needs.
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