Is your Orlando Family Law case related to a Divorce or Paternity matter? Do you and the other party involved have common goals regarding the resolution of your case? Would you both be interested in handling this matter privately and outside of Court? If you answered YES to the above questions, let’s explore the Collaborative Process on a deeper level. Keep reading to learn more and determine if Collaborative Law could be an appropriate option for you.
Often times, potential Clients come to us and are interested in retaining one Attorney for both parties. Perhaps their case is uncontested, and they are looking to navigate the Divorce process together to maintain a friendship, or mutual respect. While representing both sides of a case is not possible, as it presents a conflict of interest for Attorneys – there is an amicable route on the table. At The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in Orlando, Florida, three of our Attorneys are Collaboratively trained. As active members of The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, we are well positioned to refer other Collaboratively trained counsel. For those who may not be familiar with this option, Collaborative Law offers both parties involved an opportunity to work together toward solutions and achieving shared goals, like protecting minor children from a litigated Divorce case. Family Law Clients who are dissolving their marriage, but still prioritize the best interest of the children involved, may consider moving forward with Collaborative Process.
Another Orlando Family Law matter that may be resolved through the Collaborative Process is a Paternity case. When two parties can attend meetings where the other person is present and there is little to no conflict, our Team at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys advocates for the private and peaceful path that Collaborative Law offers.
Being that this approach does not involve Litigation or a Judge during the process, you may be wondering how decisions are made. Well, a Collaborative Team is dedicated to assisting both parties in reaching the best outcomes without going to Court. This is accomplished with the involvement of two Collaboratively trained Family Law Attorneys, a Financial Neutral, a Mental Health Neutral, and both parties. The Mental Health Neutral facilitates each Collaborative Team meeting and helps prepare the Parenting Plan. In a Collaborative case, the Financial Neutral is responsible for completing the Equitable Distribution Worksheet, Financial Affidavits, Child Support Guideline Worksheets, Alimony Analyzer Worksheets, etc. Each Collaboratively trained Orlando Family Law Attorney serves as a trusted confidential advisor for their respective Client.
The Collaborative process allows for flexible and innovative solutions and confidentiality where sensitive financial information like the incomes and assets of the parties do not need to be disclosed on the public record, like in Litigation cases.
Does Collaborative Law seem fitting for your case? To learn more about this healthier approach to Family Law in Orlando, CLICK HERE. If you are ready to schedule an initial consultation with one of our Collaboratively trained Family Law Attorneys, call our office at 407-872-3161.
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