Five Ways to Divorce

Kitchen Table

Collaborative Process

Mediation

Lawyer Led Negotiations

Litigation

Benefits of the Collaborative Process

No Court &
Non-Adversarial

Your family’s needs direct the process, not court requirements. As a result, there are no argumentative, accusatory, or threatening letters between lawyers. Instead, the lawyers work to contain conflict using effective problem-solving to resolve issues. In addition, the process is more private compared to the public nature of court documents.

Preserves Family Relationships

Parties are encouraged to treat each other respectfully promoting more positive post-divorce relations and peaceful co-parenting. Collaboration focuses on the needs and best interests of children, seeking to minimize the impact of the divorce on them, rather than risk having the children used as financial and emotional surrogates for other issues.

You Are
in Control

Collaboration is done with you. You get to control the time, subject matter, priorities, and solutions. There is no agreement until you and your partner agree.  This is in contrast to court imposed deadlines that can force you into poorly considered compromises that don’t really resolve issues and can lead to further litigation.

Lowers
Costs

Because there are no court appearances and little paperwork, the total cost of the collaborative process is generally far less than the cost of going to court to litigate the divorce. The actual cost depends on how long it takes to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Sheryl T. Friedrichs, Attorney and Mediator

A Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Sheryl has been licensed to practice in state and federal courts since 1998. She is a certified Superior Court Mediator and a Certified Family Financial Mediator.

Call for a consultation to discuss the range of options available to you and the advantages and disadvantages inherent in each process.

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Practice Areas Include:

  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Post Marital Agreements
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Parenting Agreements
  • Separation and Divorce
  • Step Parent Adoptions (uncontested)
  • Coaching Services for Pro Se Litigants
  • Mediation Services

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