A Pasadena Collaborative Divorce Attorney Offers a Unique Solution to Negotiated Settlements

At the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, we offer a range of options that allow couples to retain greater control over their divorce settlements through alternative dispute resolution methods.  One of the newest methods of resolving disputes involves collaborative law, in which attorneys enlist the aid of a team of specialsts to help resolve the unique settlement issues of couples in Pasadena, Glendale, and throughout Southern California.

How Collaborative Divorce Works

As the name implies, Pasadena and Glendale collaborative divorce represents a true collaborative negotiation effort between both spouses, specially-trained lawyers, and a customized team of experts who bring focus and specialized knowledge to the unique settlement issues of both parties. This highly-structured process involves scheduling a series of meetings to discuss each issue and introduce creative solutions to finding a resolution that satisfies both parties.

But the collaborative divorce process requires a strong commitment by both parties to resolve all settlement issues without resorting to judicial intervention. If spouses cannot agree to even a single settlement issue, the law requires each collaborative divorce attorney to end the process and resign, leaving the couple to start over using more traditional methods to achieve the divorce settlement.

Determining if Collaborative Divorce is Right for You

Collaborative divorce provides an excellent option for couples who have a high degree of certainty that they can successfully work through the structured process. In these cases, you can avoid court costs while finding solutions that can result in the best future for both spouses and their children. But if the process fails to resolve all settlement issues, starting over with new attorneys can add significant costs to divorce.

At the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, we take the time to fully assess each situation to help ensure clients pursue the divorce option that makes the most sense. Firm founder and principal attorney Donald P. Schweitzer is a Certified Specialist in Family Law through the California Board of Legal Specialization. He has the experience and training needed to help determine if collaborative law or another form of alternative dispute resolution—such as mediation—can provide the solutions you need.

Retain Greater Control Over Your Divorce Settlement

Most couples in Glendale, Pasadena, and throughout Southern California can achieve agreement on some or all of their settlement issues with the guidance of an experienced divorce mediator or collaborative divorce lawyer.  Contact the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer for professional advice and representation regarding the financial issues that affect your future and the lives of your children.