Divorces Resolved Through Collaborative Law 
Burlingame, California, Law Firm Serving Clients in the Bay Area
In many traditionally litigated divorces, both sides go to court prepared to exchange angry, hurtful volleys. The results are often unpredictable. The results are also predictably costly and time-consuming. The alternative dispute resolution process of collaborative law offers a better way out of marriage. It is typically more cost effective and time efficient and, best of all, collaborative law is usually less stressful than traditional litigation in a courtroom in front of a judge.
To find out if collaborative law can work for you, call us at 650-401-8080. You can also contact us online.
Collaborative Law
This alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process stands on three major principles:
- A pledge not to go to court
- An honest exchange of information by both spouses
- Solutions that take into account the highest priorities of both spouses and all children
The key to collaborative law is mutual respect. The parties must commit to negotiating resolutions of their disputes with the help of collaborative attorneys. Negotiated resolutions mean you and your former spouse are in control of your divorce rather a judge.
Collaborative law also means the divorce process is typically much different for you than it is for participants in traditionally litigated divorces.
- Collaborative law gives you more control over the resolutions of disputes
- Collaborative law enables participants to emerge from the divorce process with their dignity intact
- Resolutions attained in the collaborative process are more likely to be long-lasting because they are the result of honest, thoughtful negotiations
- Collaborative law is cost effective
- Collaborative law is time efficient
If your situation calls for it, we hold a series of meetings with a team of children's specialists, coaches and/or financial specialists to help you and your former spouse work toward lasting, mutually beneficial resolutions of your disputes.
Mediation Consulting
At Harris & Fraser, we also serve as mediation consultants for clients. In mediation, the two parties have a neutral mediator who does not advise either party. Typically, mediators want each client to have a consulting attorney who can answer questions and help form mediation strategies so that each spouse can make informed decisions in the process.
In our capacity as mediation consultants, we help you understand the law, costs and benefits of your options. Our lawyers assist you in effectively communicating your concerns and your priorities.
Call us at 650-401-8080. You can also contact us online.