Collaborative law in divorce is a no-court method of resolving divorces. A divorce is always difficult, but it doesn’t have to be hostile and combative. With an amicable divorce through collaborative law, couples work together to come up with creative and mutually beneficial solutions to their family-related problems. Instead of the win-lose outcome common in so many divorces, parties use collaboration to try and achieve a win-win result: more importantly, a solution that works for each particular family.

In normal divorce litigation, the family court judge has control of deciding where the children will live, who will keep the home, and other issues relating to the divorce. Couples who choose to use the collaborative process for their divorce are able to take control of sensitive issues such as child custody, support, and division of marital assets. The collaborative law attorneys at Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC have been specially trained to help divorcing couples reach decisions in the best interests of the entire family through collaborative law.

Collaborative Divorce Philadelphia Lawyers

What happens during the first few weeks after spouses end their relationship can set the tone for the duration of a divorce or the rest of their lives. To temper emotions, preserve relationships, and protect their rights, divorcing couples are increasingly seeking comfort and privacy in the collaborative divorce process. Collaborative law can help resolve family disputes in an amicable, family-centric manner – without the delays, costs, and uncertainty of divorce litigation.

At Feinman & Childs Family Law, we offer experienced legal guidance to clients in Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and all counties in Pennsylvania. We are committed to helping clients quickly and effectively resolve their divorce or family-related dispute through collaborative law or arbitration. If you are interested in completing your divorce without going to court and without unnecessary hostility, contact Feinman & Childs Family Law to learn more about amicable divorce through collaborative law.

Pioneers of Collaborative Law in Pennsylvania

Family law attorney Kate Vetrano brought collaborative law in divorce to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1998. She takes pride in helping divorcing spouses come together with their attorneys and work in tandem to achieve a cordial agreement that is in everyone’s best interests. When it comes to family law matters, we believe that the collaborative approach to resolving conflict offers tremendous benefits over mediation or going to court.

Contact Feinman & Childs Family Law to learn more about the collaborative law approach and how we can help you finalize your divorce without the delay and cost of family court litigation.

What is Collaborative Law?

Family Attorney Donna Marcus | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

Collaborative law is a no-court, non-combative method of obtaining a divorce. Both the husband and wife hire attorneys who are specially trained in collaborative law. The husband and wife both commit to reaching a divorce agreement without going to court. By agreeing to work together, the spouses and their attorneys create a team atmosphere as opposed to the adversarial relationship, which often results when issues are resolved in the courtroom.

The Benefits of Collaborative Law

The collaborative law process enables couples to come together with their attorneys and work together to achieve an agreement that works best for everyone involved. The issues important to both spouses are considered so that the couple can reach family-centric solutions. The family law attorneys at Feinman & Childs Family Law believe that the collaborative approach is far more beneficial for clients than traditional divorce litigation or the mediation process. In mediation, couples come together to work with an objective mediator to achieve resolution of divorce-related matters. The mediator can give no advice to the parties nor advance a party’s position. However, in the collaborative process, there is the added benefit of having experienced, informative legal representation. A collaborative lawyer works for you to ensure:

You understand your rights and your obligations
Your interests are protected
All marital assets and property are disclosed
Real estate, pensions, stock options, royalties, and other property is properly valued
All necessary and important issues for your family are addressed