Many people who find themselves at the brink of a legal problem think twice before entering the fray because they realize how lengthy, expensive and damaging a lawsuit can become. If you are one of those who would rather "switch than fight," consulting with an attorney experienced in Collaborative Law from can help you decide how to proceed.
Fresno California Collaborative Law Attorney
Collaborative law is about resolving disputes respectfully. In collaborative practice, differences between divorcing spouses or dissolved domestic partnerships are worked out amicably with the protection and use of a trained attorney. There is no threat of litigation in this alternative to traditional divorce in which 4-way meetings are conducted among parties and their respective attorneys to settle all issues.
Collaborative divorce, or divorce with respect, is less traumatic for children than is traditional litigation-based divorce, and more cost-effective and efficient.
It is important to find a collaborative attorney you can trust for sound legal advice and who is skilled in negotiating a settlement.
At Childs & Childs, a Professional Law Corporation, in Fresno, California, we represent individuals throughout Central California who seek positive resolution and professional legal assistance for their divorce. Our experienced collaborative law attorneys received training from some of the most experienced family law litigators and collaborative law attorneys in the area, including from collaborative practice founder, Pauline Tesler.
Our Fresno, California, family law attorney Erin Rhames-Childs is a certified collaborative law attorney by the International Association for Collaborative Law Professionals. Contact Childs & Childs today to schedule your initial consultation.
Collaborative Law - An Overview
Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive, and can take an emotional toll on all of those involved. While the formalities of the traditional adversarial process may be necessary to protect the parties' interests in some cases, the parties can save themselves time, money and stress if they are willing to work together in the collaborative law process.
If you believe your legal situation can best be resolved collaboratively, contact an attorney experienced in collaborative law to discuss your matter. He or she can review your case and help you determine the best way to seek resolution.
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Collaborative Divorce
The most significant developments in collaborative law have been in the family law arena. In fact, many people talking about "collaborative law" are actually referring to collaborative divorce.
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Collaborative Law Practice Areas
While collaborative law is most commonly used to resolve family law issues, the use of the method is expanding into more practice areas - most notably in the areas of employment law, business disputes and probate.
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The Development of Collaborative Law
Processes similar to collaborative law have been around a long time. In fact, the processes lawyers use in criminal law, juvenile law and child protective services have their roots in practices that incorporate many of the principles now enshrined in collaborative law.
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The Comprehensive Law Movement
Collaborative law is often considered to be one component of the comprehensive law movement. The comprehensive law movement views law from an all-inclusive, holistic perspective. Rather than simply looking at what is going on in this particular case, the comprehensive law view attempts to see beyond the short-term outcome to the long-term effects the case may have on the parties involved.
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