Collaborative Divorce in Long Island
Long Island Divorce Attorney
If you are facing divorce or any family law matter in Long Island or Suffolk, New York, an attorney at Samuelson, Hause & Samuelson can help. If you think you and your spouse may be able to come to an agreement regarding the different matters surrounding your divorce outside of the courtroom, a collaborative divorce may be the answer for you. A Long Island divorce lawyer at our firm can talk to you about the particular benefits of a collaborative divorce and how it may impact your particular case.
The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce
Why collaborative divorce? There are a number of different benefits that both spouses can enjoy by choosing a collaborative divorce, rather than a contested divorce in court. By collaborating about all the terms of a divorce agreement, both parties may actually be able to reach an agreement that works better for them and which is better suited to their particular needs. For example, a more creative child custody agreement could be arranged that fits both parents' and the child's unique needs - an agreement which the court may not have ruled upon. Additional benefits of a collaborative divorce include:
- Less expensive
- Less time consuming
- Typically less emotionally traumatizing for both spouses and for any children involved
- Both parties working together, rather than against one another
- Goal-oriented proceedings (any threat by either party of bringing the case to court immediately stops the collaborative process)
All in all, a collaborative divorce is often a more civilized and proactive approach to the dissolution of a marriage.
There are situations wherein one spouse simply will not work with the other, or where for other reasons a collaborative divorce simply won't work. In these cases, an attorney at Samuelson, Hause & Samuelson can assist you by aggressively asserting your rights and protecting your interests in court.
Contact an experienced Phoenix collaborative divorce lawyer at Samuelson, Hause & Samuelson today for a free consultation regarding your case.