New Jersey Lawyer Practicing Collaborative Law Divorce
When many people hear the word "divorce," they envision a couple engaged in a lengthy courtroom battle over property division and child custody. It doesn't have to be that way. There are alternatives to a contentious divorce trial that can not only save time and money, but can also work to create or preserve amicable relationships.
Collaborative law may be the answer for couples willing to negotiate the terms of their divorce in an alternative forum.
At the New Jersey Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt Esq., attorney Jeffrey W. Goldblatt has practiced family law for more than 30 years. Having guided clients through divorces of all kinds, he has come to believe ending a marriage through collaborative law is often in the best interest of everyone involved.
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What Is Collaborative Law?
Along with divorce mediation, collaborative law is a relatively new way of handling the legal issues raised by divorce. In a collaborative divorce, the divorcing spouses must agree to resolve their differences through negotiation. They must be motivated to resolve issues without resorting to the courts. In fact, each spouse is asked to pledge not to proceed to trial.
Each party is represented by an attorney of his or her own choosing. The parities meet to negotiate a divorce agreement that will be presented to the court and become legally binding. The agreement addresses all divorce-related issues, including:
If at any point the negotiations break down, the couple can choose another method of settling their disputes, but they must then seek new legal representation. Lawyers who have participated in the collaborative law process are not allowed to continue representing clients at trial.
Why Choose Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law allows the parties to control the outcome of their cases rather than leaving it in the hands of a judge who doesn't know them or their needs. Collaborative law is often quicker and easier and can be less expensive than traditional methods of marriage dissolution.
Contact Us
Contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt Esq. to arrange a consultation at our Freehold or East Brunswick law offices. We understand the time constraints many families face and make ourselves available for evening and weekend appointments, as needed.
