Columbus, Ohio Collaborative Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
Dissolution of Marriage • Alternative Dispute Resolution • Property Division • Debt Division
Collaborative law allows the divorcing couple to control their own destiny. Rather than having a judge divide their assets and debt, and dictate how they will care for their children, the couple is able to control their own destiny and terms of the divorce by deciding these matters themselves. Costs are greatly reduced, and while a contested divorce takes an average of eighteen months, a collaborative divorce can usually be finished in about three to six months. If you're interested in collaborative divorce, contact our law firm today.
At White & Fish, L.P.A., Inc., we have an intimate knowledge of collaborative divorce. With over 50 years of combined experience, our firm can provide the practical, efficient, and compassionate service you need. In addition, collaborative divorce attorney Jeffrey D. Fish is a Certified Specialist in Marital and Domestic Relations Law, and he is a member of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc., a network of trained collaborative divorce lawyers who operate throughout Central Ohio.
The Process of Collaborative Divorce
After hiring a collaborative law attorney and signing a collaborative divovce participation agreement, the parties set a schedule and agenda. At your meeting you will discuss your children, assets, and circumstances, and set an agenda for the next meeting. If additional professionals, such as accountants, appraisers, etc. are required, they are chosen by agreement. You will be the ones deciding what is in your best interest, not a court.
One benefit of collaborative divorce is that these meetings can be highly productive, and if done wisely, reduce your cost. Clients rarely feel as though they're wasting time, as opposed to being "stuck" in litigation. In the end, you will have worked through your differences, and you will be on better terms with your ex-spouse than if you had fought through a bitter protracted divorce.
Once you've reached an agreement, and the documents have been signed, you will have a brief appearance before a judge, likely a private judge, to affirm the agreement.
For more information, or to set up an appointment with one of our attorneys, contact White & Fish, L.P.A., Inc. today.
