Law Office of April M Payne, llc

Collaborative Law

Divorce and Family Law Services in Greater Cincinnati

We understand the financial and emotional toll that a

divorce can place on everyone involved. At the Law Office

of April M. Payne we embrace collaborative law as an

alternative to the often lengthy and costly process of

courtroom divorce litigation.

 

As the name implies, collaborative law is an approach to

dispute resolution that includes an interdisciplinary group

of professionals consisting of attorneys, family relations

specialists and financial specialists who work together as

a team to provide an alternative to divorce litigation for

couples seeking to terminate their marriage. To participate

in the collaborative law model, both parties must be

represented by a collaborative law attorney. A communications coach and financial specialist may be consulted. Many cases benefit from having them involved.

 

The process begins with each party signing the collaborative law agreement. In doing so, they are committing to resolve their issues without court intervention. The agreement also requires full disclosure of all assets and debts. The collaborative law alternative dispute model provides couples with a forum to negotiate a settlement of all issues in a civil and respectful manner.