What is Collaborative Law / Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative Law, sometimes called Collaborative Divorce, is a practice designed to settle divorce outside of the courtroom setting. Collaboration is not simply a “nicer” way of dealing with a difficult time in your life, although it certainly is preferable to acrimonious, costly, adversarial courtroom proceedings. It is an intelligent, cutting edge model developed by professionals as a constructive alternative to traditional divorce.
As a specially trained family lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, I am committed to using Collaborative Law Practice to help you reach a mutually agreeable divorce and create an alternative future that is in your best interests.
Perhaps the most important question to ask yourself
What is the story I want my children to tell about their parents' divorce?
Considering Divorce or Dissolution?
If you are considering divorce or dissolution of marriage, I can help you. I have been practicing law since 1978. I am certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. I am an experienced Family Law Mediator. I have also served for two years as the President of the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals. … Read the full article »
Why Collaborate?
Collaborative Law Practice (Collaborative Divorce) is about what you want and need, not about court action. You and your spouse keep control of the necessary decisions yourselves, rather than giving control to a judge. You both consent in writing to be part of a respectful process with your Collaborative attorneys.
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Collaboration Process
The Collaborative Divorce Process starts when you and your spouse each retain a lawyer who is specially trained to practice collaborative law. You must then agree, in writing, not to go to court to settle your issues. The lawyers agree to withdraw if a settlement cannot be reached. This creates an incentive for everyone to collaborate.
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About Maury
I am committed to the Collaborative Process and am one of the few attorneys in Ohio designated as a Certified Family Law Specialist. I have over 30 years of courtroom experience and am a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association. I am trained to represent clients in all aspects of divorce proceedings.
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