Collaborative Law Information Center

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 can help you decide how to proceed.

Maryland collaborative family law attorney  

Serving Maryland cities such as Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Kensington, Bethesda and Chevy Chase, my law firm is dedicated to using alternative dispute resolution methods. This approach is particularly effective in family law matters with issues such as custody and support disputes, where the parents are trying to reach an arrangement that works for them and is in the best interests of the children. For more information on using collaborative law techniques to resolve family conflicts, contact The Weisbaum Law Firm or review the informational material below.

Collaborative law - An overview  

Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive, and can take an emotional toll on all of those involved. While the formalities of the traditional adversarial process may be necessary to protect the parties' interests in some cases, the parties can save themselves time, money and stress if they are willing to work together in the collaborative law process. If you believe your legal situation can best be resolved collaboratively, contact an attorney experienced in collaborative law to discuss your matter. He or she can review your case and help you determine the best way to seek resolution.

Collaborative divorce  

The 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.

Collaborative law practice areas  

While collaborative law is most commonly used to resolve family law issues, the use of the method is expanding into more practice areas - most notably in the areas of employment law, business disputes and probate.

The development of collaborative law

Processes similar to collaborative law have been around a long time. In fact, the processes lawyers use in criminal law, juvenile law and child protective services have their roots in practices that incorporate many of the principles now enshrined in collaborative law.

The comprehensive law movement  

Collaborative law is often considered to be one component of the comprehensive law movement. The comprehensive law movement views law from an all-inclusive, holistic perspective. Rather than simply looking at what is going on in this particular case, the comprehensive law view attempts to see beyond the short-term outcome to the long-term effects the case may have on the parties involved.

Collaborative law resource links  

Collaborative practice center:  This site provides informational articles and video on the collaborative procedure.

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