Connecticut and New York Collaborative Law Attorneys
Westport, Connecticut — Manhattan, New York
When most people think of a court "battle," they think of a divorce case. Few events can stir emotions like the end of a marriage combined with the threat or perceived threat of "losing everything" to a soon-to-be-former spouse.
Many divorcing couples are realizing, however, that heated and highly contested divorce litigation rarely increases their chance for a fair settlement. Litigation costs are almost certain to exceed other forms of dispute resolution, and the risk of an adverse decision from a judge is always present. Litigation also leaves decision-making powers regarding custody and visitation in the hands of court officials instead of in the hands of those who have the most at stake and are best informed to make a decision that will serve the child's interests — the child's parents.
To avoid the pitfalls of divorce litigation, many couples have chosen to address disagreements and find solutions through the relatively new legal process of collaborative law. At the family law firm of the Law Offices of Heidi E. Opinsky, we are highly experienced in this process and have helped numerous Connecticut and New York couples resolve their disputes via this method.
Collaborative law can save you money, reduce disagreements and lead to resolutions that serve you, your child and your spouse. Call our Connecticut or New York office at 203-349-8978 or 917-338-4138 for information.
Collaborative law resolves divorce disputes outside the court system. It blends the ease of mediation and some of the resources of litigation for an often superior process.
Attorneys for both parties work with clients to draft principles on how discussions will proceed, then facilitate discussions regarding disagreement, in accordance with the agreement. Participants can agree to use professional coaches, mental health professionals, neutral financial experts and other professionals to facilitate reasonable compromises and agreements.
Collaborative law allows the divorcing couple to control the divorce process and usually saves each participant money by reducing steps and "sharing" the cost of experts. Privacy is also protected because only decisions reached through the process enter the public record.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding collaborative law, contact the Law Offices of Heidi E. Opinsky. We can meet with you weekdays, weeknights and weekends to begin the process of resolving your divorce and other family law challenges. Contact us in either our Connecticut or New York office at 203-349-8978 or 917-338-4138.
