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Collaborative Law Info
Call us now or use the form below. Frequently Asked Questions about Collaborative LawQ: What is collaborative law? A: Collaborative law is a relatively new way to resolve disputes by removing a matter from the courtroom setting and focusing on problem solving rather than traditional legal proceedings. The collaborative law process recognizes that in a traditional divorce case the costs can be quite high, both financially and emotionally. Q: Is the collaborative law approach used in areas besides family law? A: Yes, in many areas of the country collaborative groups are developing processes to be used in other areas of the law such as disputes in business, probate, environmental, personal injury, employment and corporation law. Many people who find themselves at the brink of a legal problem think twice before entering the fray because they realize how lengthy, expensive and damaging a lawsuit can become. If you are one of those who would rather "switch than fight," consulting with an attorney experienced in Collaborative Law from can help you decide how to proceed. Wayne, Pennsylvania, Collaborative Law AttorneyIn collaborative law, disputes are resolved outside of court, saving the client time and money. Unlike in traditional family court litigation, clients are able to stay in control of the process. Collaborative law attorneys at Bennett & Associates in Wayne, Pennsylvania, will work with you to draft an effective agreement during the collaborative law process while at the same time avoiding costly and time consuming litigation. Collaborative Law - An OverviewOver the years and in many situations people have resolved their conflicts by being cooperative, open, honest, forth-coming and willing to listen to the other side's reasoning. Collaborative law builds on this history to provide a holistic approach to resolving disputes. Collaborative DivorceThe most significant developments in collaborative law have been in the family law arena. In fact, many people talking about "collaborative law" are actually referring to collaborative divorce. The Comprehensive Law MovementCollaborative Law is often referred to as one component of the comprehensive law movement. The comprehensive law movement views law from a comprehensive, holistic perspective. Rather than simply looking at what is going on in this particular case, the comprehensive law view looks at the facts in their context and attempts to see beyond the immediate, short-term outcome to the long-term effects that may come out of the case. Addressing issues that the comprehensive law movement brings forth gives attorneys and their clients more arrows in their quiver. History and Development of Collaborative LawAs in many fields, the development of collaborative law practice has been based on bottom line issues. That is, litigation has become increasingly expensive, monetarily and in other more indirect ways. Indirect costs include loss of productivity when employees are taken from their jobs to prepare for and testify at trial, loss of morale, and damage to valuable business relationships. The advantage of taking a collaborative law approach to resolving legal disputes have become obvious to both attorneys and their clients. Collaborative Law Practice AreasMost proponents of collaborative law agree that its defining element is the participants' commitment to avoid court intervention. It is conceivable that no area of the law would be barred from developing alternatives to dispute-resolution through non-litigious means. Collaborative Law Resource Links
The Divorce Help Line
Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation
Resolution Works
We conveniently represent clients in the Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, the towns of Wayne, Radnor, Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Paoli, Devon, Berwyn, Newtown Square, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Ardmore, Lower Merion, Media, Wallingford, and Swarthmore, and throughout Pennsylvania. © 2008 Bennett & Associates. All rights reserved.
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