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Divorce is not a single event, it is a process. Ending a marriage involves a transition from being part of a couple to being single, maybe a single parent with children.
Marie’s goal in divorce is to help her clients begin as part of a couple and end as a single person, and still feel whole. Divorce is an evolution that includes many parts: legal, physical, emotional, financial and even spiritual. In order to successfully traverse this perilous and distressing path, clients must have knowledgeable, experienced and caring advisers who will guide them through the process.
Divorce does not have to be destructive. It can be heart-wrenching to undo a marriage relationship, but it does not have to be soul-killing. Marie and her staff all have the necessary experience and dedication to providing unmatched service to guide their dissolution clients to successful resolutions that save money, time and heartache. Not only do we help clients achieve resources to which they are entitled, we support their well being throughout the process.
Collaborative Divorce.
Increasingly, people are seeking less expensive and more effective out-of-court divorce solutions better tailored to their lives and future goals. They recognize that the traditional litigation model of divorce does not suit all situations. Fortunately, divorcing couples now have an alternative process, known as collaborative law, through which they can retain control over their futures while also avoiding legal confrontations at the courthouse.
In Collaborative Divorce, the parties and their attorneys commit, in writing, not to litigate their dispute but to negotiate together in good faith to reach a durable resolution. What is a durable resolution? It is one that will stand through the remainder of the parties’ lives and interactions with each other, whether involving children and parenting, retirement planning, division of assets and debts or financial support. Research shows that collaboratively reached agreements seldom result in future disputes and litigation.
In Collaborative Divorce, the parties control all facets of the outcome of their divorce instead of turning the decision-making over to a judge. The parties and their attorneys work together using creative problem-solving strategies in a series of joint meetings to reach the best possible resolution for everyone. Litigation is truly the last resort. Marie has received special training to be certified as a collaborative professional and she believes most divorce clients will benefit from the collaborative law approach.
Mediation.
Marie also refers clients to mediation as a process to assist parties who may already be in litigation to avoid more court action. She can provide the guidance needed for clients to make informed choices throughout the mediation process and draft final settlement documents.
Litigation.
Occasionally, neither collaborative law nor mediation is an appropriate choice for divorce resolutions. Unique facts or extreme animosity and hostility may make either choice inappropriate. In these cases, Marie is a skillful advocate and aggressive litigator.
Marie offers her clients the option of whichever method best meets their individual needs. She creates an environment of respect and diplomacy to enable smoother divorce transitions for clients whichever process is chosen. She and her staff will welcome your call for more information at any time.
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