Collaborative Law

California Lawyers Handling Cases Through Collaborative Law

When attempting to resolve contentious divorce issues, there are a number of ways to proceed. You can always pursue traditional litigation, but this will cost you both time and money. It can also create additional animosity between you and your spouse. Another option, however, is to pursue a form of alternative dispute resolution called collaborative law. Through the collaborative law process, divorcing spouses work together to reach mutually acceptable solutions.

At the law offices of Miller & Associates, in Rocklin and Folsom, we provide clients with comprehensive family law representation throughout the entire collaborative law process. We will always sit down with our clients to determine if resolving their dispute via alternative dispute resolution is in their best interests.

What is Collaborative Divorce?

The collaborative law process is based upon the belief that if parties are similarly committed to full disclosure, settlement and the avoidance of litigation, they will be more than able to reach mutually satisfactory agreements.

Collaborative law is an effective way to minimize anxiety for children. By working together, parents can show their children that they are still very involved in their lives and that they are committed to functioning as a family.

In collaborative law, each spouse is represented by a lawyer who protects their interests and addresses any issues in a non-antagonistic manner. The process frequently involves multiple conferences in order to reach an acceptable agreement. In the event an agreement cannot be reached, the attorneys must withdraw from their representation and the separating couple must retain new attorneys to represent them in court.

To discuss how a collaborative divorce may benefit you or to learn more about how the collaborative law process works, contact Miller & Associates. A member of our legal team will outline your options and discuss your options moving forward.