Are you contemplating Divorce? Do you and your Spouse have at least some common goals, such as protecting the children from the Divorce process? Is privacy throughout your case a priority, like keeping your assets and debts off public record? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider Collaborative Law.
Here at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys, we recognize the value of the Collaborative Process. In fact, Florida Law requires all Divorce Attorneys to offer the Collaborative Process as an option during an initial consultation. For those who don’t know, two of our Family Law Attorneys (Tom Marks and Amy Mitchell) have Collaborative training and are advocates of this alternative to Traditional Litigation.
You may be wondering how we can help you if you choose to move forward with Collaborative Law. Below are four ways our Team of legal professionals may be able to assist you.
- Present you with an opportunity to share the specifics of your situation during an initial consultation. Our belief at The Marks Law Firm is that all of our Clients are an essential part of the legal Team. While the Attorneys know the law, our Clients know important information and details related to their case. When you come in to meet with one of our Family Law Attorneys for the first time, we will offer a listening ear and lead with empathy.
- Explain the benefits of Collaborative Divorce. Perhaps you have questions about the process and are questioning if Collaborative is right for you. As we previously mentioned two of our Family Law Attorneys are Collaboratively-trained. A few benefits of Collaborative Law include:
More often than not, it is less costly than going to Court.
Financial documents and Collaborative Agreement do not have to be filed.
The two parties directly contribute to decisions made rather than going to Court and relying on a Judge. - Provide a Referral of another Family Law Attorney for your Spouse, if necessary. With over 35 years of experience in Family Law, we have built a robust referral directory that includes other trusted Collaborative Professionals in Central Florida. Should your Spouse need help selecting a Collaborative Family Law Attorney, we can pass along some options.
- Guide you through Collaborative Team Meetings as a Client. Even though everyone works together to achieve goals and mutual benefits, we will make sure you feel heard and supported during Collaborative Team Meetings and through the duration of your case.
Each step featured above aligns with the overall objectives of Collaborative Law, which include a peaceful resolution, to protect the minor children as well as your confidentiality and your ability to work amicably with your former Spouse, even after the Divorce.
Would you like more information regarding Collaborative Law? Check out our other blogs on this topic. To schedule a consultation, CLICK HERE or call our office at (407) 872-3161.