Our attorneys are trained in Collaborative Law, a method of reaching a resolution during difficult times without the emotional toll and acrimonious tone that a court battle can create.

    Collaborative Law is a process in which the parties agree to settle their issues outside of court, only utilizing the Court's assistance in entering court orders that reflect the parties' settlement. At the outset, a participant agreement is signed by both parties. This agreement obligates the parties to use every effort to settle the case while being forthcoming and respectful. Should the process suffer a breakdown and the parties desire to have a judge rule on their case, new attorneys must be obtained and a 30-day waiting period imposed prior to any filings being made with the court. 

    In order to proceed with a Collaborative Law approach, both attorneys must have the requisite training. 

    There is also an interdisciplinary team approach, that utilizes a Financial Specialist, Child Specialist, a Coach for each party and the two attorneys. 

    For more information on the process of Collaborative Law or to locate more professionals possessing the training, please visit the following websites:

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals:

www.collaborativepractice.com

Collaborative Professionals of Richmond:

www.collaborativeprofessionalsofrichmond.com

Virginia Collaborative Professionals

www.vacollaborativepractice.com