I WANT A DIVORCE...BUT I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT!

I hear this all the time: I want a divorce... but I don't want to fight....

So often parties engaged in divorce and their respective counsel get so caught up in the divorce process that all parties involved lose sight of the true goal in all dissolution proceedings, such as amicably dissolving the marraige, ensuring that the children are adequately cared for, reaching a fair distribution of all assets, and encouraging both parties to maintain a civil relationship for the well being of their children.

1. So, many client's often ask, "This how sounds great, but how can we possibly not fight and amicably dissolve our marriage?"

I then respond, "I am so happy that you asked!" Collaborative family law is an effective way for individuals contemplating divorce to reach fair resloutions. The goal of Collaborative law is to achieve a fair and equitable settlement and to accomplish the thoughtful restructing of the family.

2. My client's then ask, "How does this work?"

I then respond: Each party dedicated to the collaborative process will be represented by an attorney who will provide full legal protection. Additionally, each party will also have the support from a psychological expert and a neutral financial professional to provide analysis and advice.

A series of meetings will be scheduled to examine the issues involved , explore options and work toward an agreement that is suitable for both parties. We will all continue to engage in such meetings until a full resolution has been obtained.

3. My client's then say: "Ms. Graves, this process sounds extremely expensive!"

I then say: The dissolution process is an expensive process and it would be extremely worth it to have a superior resolution process that is fair and safe! And to be honest, the collaborative family law process is substantially less expensive than cases that are litigated in court, but MUCH more satisfactory.

AFTER THIS LENGTHY CONVERSATION MY CLIENT'S THEN SAY, "MS. GRAVES, PLEASE SIGN ME UP!"

If you would like to learn more about this process please do not hesitate to contact me at demetria.graves@gmail.com.