Collaborative Law

Collaborative law provides people with an alternative to a traditional divorce proceeding. It is similar to divorce mediation in the sense that the goal of collaborative law is to reach a mutually agreed upon settlement that will prevent the need for bitter and contentious litigation. However, unlike mediation which does not require the presence of attorneys, both parties in a collaborative law proceeding are assisted by specially trained attorneys as they negotiate an agreement.

In collaborative law, both divorcing parties sit down face-to-face with their attorneys to iron out the specifics of the divorce agreement. A collaborative law agreement can cover all aspects involved in a traditional divorce, including:

• Division of marital property and assets
• Child custody and support
• Spousal support
• Parenting plans

Is Collaborative Law Right for Me?

Collaborative law is an ideal option for couples who have a desire to maintain a positive relationship in the future and wish to work out a mutually beneficial divorce agreement. This is particularly important when children are involved, since you will need to maintain open communication and a cordial relationship with your ex-spouse in order to deal with parenting issues.

Benefits of Collaborative Law

Collaborative law offers couples the following benefits over a traditional divorce:

• You and your spouse retain control of how the issues will be resolved
• You can more easily design an agreement that represents the best interests of all parties involved
• It is less time-consuming and often less costly than going to trial
• It emphasizes the needs of your children
• It encourages mutual respect between both parties involved
• It makes the transition to divorced life easier for you and your children

The lawyers involved in collaborative law proceedings have been highly trained in this specialized area of the law. They are skilled at fostering open communication so that all of the issues can be resolved in a reasonable and timely manner.

Pioneers in Cumberland County Collabrative Law

Saidis Sullivan and Rogers have been instrumental in bringing Colabrative law to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Our family law attorneys have been trained in the collaborative law process. 

To learn more about collaborative law in the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania area, please contact Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers today to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve the areas of Camp Hill, Carlisle, West Shore, Lemoyne, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Cumberland County and Central Pennsylvania.