Cincinnati Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
You No Longer Have To Be Afraid
Fear. Despair. Chaos. These are the feelings that many people face when contemplating the end of a marriage. Unfortunately, the traditional divorce model — where the couple hires aggressive litigators to fight in court — does nothing but exacerbate these negative feelings, and, in fact, makes them worse, not to mention the potentially harmful consequences all of this fighting can have on children.
I am Ohio attorney Maury White, and at my office, I offer a different way to end a marriage, a way that alleviates divorcing couples of the burdens of fear and negativity associated with traditional divorce. In 2008, I recognized that my clients were best served and most satisfied with the outcome of a case when the parties had control of the process and were able to communicate openly. Since then, my practice has been devoted entirely to Collaborative Law and mediation as the two best ways to resolve divorce and related family law issues.
To learn more about Collaborative Divorce and how I can help you, please call 513-770-9035 or toll free 888-881-7015. You can also contact my Cincinnati law firm online.
Collaborative Law vs. Litigation
If you are reading this website, you are probably interested in knowing more about what Collaborative Law is and what makes it different from litigation. Below, I have highlighted some key differences for you to consider.
- Client focus: Collaborative Law is about you. It is not about a lawyer enhancing his or her own career and reputation by putting on a show in court.
- Control: Litigated divorces give the judge the power to decide issues of child custody, property division and everything else. Collaborative Law gives you and your spouse the ability to come to your own agreements.
- Adversity: In Collaborative Family Law, open and respectful communication is the key. By its very nature, litigation pits you against your spouse in a bitter fight.
- Privacy: Information exchanged during the Collaborative process stays private, but a litigated divorce is a matter of public record.
- Non-legal professionals: Collaborative Divorce can involve a team of people all working toward a mutually agreeable resolution. This includes child specialists, financial experts and mental health professionals, as necessary. In litigation, each side hires its own experts, usually at great financial cost.
- Communication: Part of the Collaborative Law Process involves educating the couple about how to communicate with each other, and then it facilitates that communication. In divorce litigation, communication is often cut off completely, potentially making bad feelings even worse.
I encourage you to read what my past clients have to say about Collaborative Law. Their words are more important than anything I can say here, because they have been at the very place where you are now, and they used Collaborative Law to resolve their issues and move forward into a positive new life. You can also listen to one couple describe their Collaborative family law experience as recorded for National Public Radio.
Contact a Mason Divorce Attorney
I accept credit cards, am available for off-hour appointments and operate my office in a convenient Cincinnati-area location midway between I-71 and I-75. To arrange a meeting, please call 513-770-9035 or 888-881-7015. You can also contact my law firm online.
