Phoenix Attorney Resolving Divorce Issues Through Collaborative Law

The end of a marriage is a difficult, emotional time that can pose challenging legal issues. Even when the parties are committed to keeping things amicable, the possibility of conflict over an issue involving property division, spousal maintenance (alimony), child custody, or child support is always there. It helps to have an experienced lawyer by your side, someone who can explain your legal options and work toward achieving your goals.

At Robaina & Palomino, we can help you use a new method called collaborative divorce to resolve the issues in a way that can be far more effective and much less stressful than a traditional contested divorce. Contact us today at our office in Phoenix to learn more.

Advantages of a collaborative approach

In many cases, collaborative family law offers clear advantages over divorce litigation. It allows the parties to focus on creative problem solving, assisted not only by their attorneys, but also, as necessary, by divorce coaches, a child specialist, and a financial specialist. It also gives the parties more control over the proceedings than is possible when the decisions are made and the timetable is set by a judge, and allows them to proceed in a confidential, discreet manner. As a result, it can be a very efficient way to resolve the issues, costing far less money than it would to litigate. It also promotes greater compliance with the agreement by the parties over the longer term.

Core principles of collaborative divorce

When the parties commit to collaborative divorce, they are basing the process on important core principles. These include a written pledge that the attorneys who are part of the collaborative process will not fight in court. If either party becomes unreasonable and a court fight becomes necessary, the collaborative attorneys must withdraw.

Other important principles are open communication between the parties and principled negotiation aimed at a mutually satisfactory settlement. This includes a good faith exchange of financial and other information, as well as a genuine desire for a mutually agreeable settlement that recognizes the interests and objectives of everyone in the family.

The collaborative process can be a useful alternative not only for divorcing couples, but also for those seeking legal separations, annulments, pre- or post-nuptial agreements, paternity agreements - and even the dissolution of non-marital and same-sex relationships.

Please call us or stop by our office at Central and Camelback, call us, or use the intake form on this Web site to tell us about your situation.

Robaina & Palomino, P.C.
One East Camelback Road, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-277-9791
Fax: 602-277-9789