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Collaborative law is a relatively new process where the cornerstone of resolving differences is through spouses learning to reach agreements together, rather than being adversaries. In the collaborative divorce process, all the parties agree to: work toward a shared solution, maintain open communication, and neither of the participating lawyers can represent you if you end up in court. The attorneys are there to guide you through the process and help ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions.

This criterion is designed to foster cooperation to resolve all family law disputes. The collaborative law process is helpful in all kinds of family law matters, and is especially effective in divorces involving children. Because parents will need to work together after a divorce to resolve children’s issues and make decisions concerning the children, the collaborative divorce enables them to set the foundation for working together to resolve their differences in a respectful and civil manner.

Located in Pasadena, California, the professionals at the Law Offices of Howell & Howell believe no one is in a better position than you to determine what is in your best interest or the best interest of your children. The collaborative law process allows you to have the most input into the outcome of your divorce. You, rather than a judge, will create the terms of your divorce, including child custody issues. This is critical because usually one, and sometimes both, parties can be extremely unhappy with the outcome made by a stranger (the judge). This creates numerous additional court appearances to try to change the judges’ minds. The children suffer from this long drawn out process as well as the parents.

For additional information about the benefits of utilizing the collaborative law process in a divorce, please visit our Why You Want to Use the Collaborative Law Process page and our How a Trained Collaborative Law Attorney Can Help You page. We have also provided Collaborative Law Resource Links. If you would like, you can schedule a consultation with our attorneys to discuss your family law matter and whether the collaborative law process is right for you and your situation.

Experienced Pasadena Collaborative Divorce Attorney

A trained collaborative law attorney can help you utilize the collaborative process in a divorce, including the following matters:

Contact a Trained Pasadena Collaborative Law Lawyer

For questions about the collaborative law process or for assistance in determining if collaborative divorce is right for you and your situation, please schedule a consultation in our office by calling us at (626) 568-1900, or if you prefer, fill out our intake form and we will contact you.

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Located in Pasadena, California, the Law Offices of Howell & Howell represents men and women in family law and divorce matters throughout the San Fernando Valley - San Gabriel Valley - Inland Empire area, including clients throughout the communities in and around Pasadena, La Canada, San Marino, Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Glendora, Covina, West Covina, El Monte, San Bernardino and Riverside, CA.