Collaborative Family Law of Central Florida,
Collaborative Family Law is getting known in the community more as the civil way
to go through a divorce. We at our office do everything in our power to “help”
and provide counsel to people who are struggling in their marriages. Our goal
is family restoration, but we do know that there are times when that is just not
what is going to happen. This type of divorce is not new, it is just something
that is now being more recognized in the State of Florida. Both Jessica Gilstrap
and Curtis McGown are trained to facilitate a Collaborative case if the need should
arise. If you have come to the end of your rope and divorce is immanent, this
option is one that we highly recommend (especially if there are children and custody
situations involved).
WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW?
Collaborative Law is a new way for a divorcing couple to work as a team with
trained professionals to resolve disputes respectfully, without going to court.
Each client has the support, protection and guidance of his or her own lawyer. While
Collaborative lawyers are always a part of Collaboration, most models provide
child specialists, financial specialists and divorce coaches as part of the clients'
divorce team. In these models the clients have the option of starting their divorce
with the professional with whom they feel most comfortable. Then the clients choose
the other professionals they need. Therefore, the clients benefit throughout collaboration
from the assistance and support of all of their chosen professionals.
Although Collaborative Practice comes in several models, it is distinguished from
traditional litigation by its inviolable core elements. These elements are set out
in a contractual commitment among the clients and their chosen collaborative professionals
to:
- negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement without using court to decide any issues
for the clients
- withdrawal of the professionals if either client goes to court
- engage in open communication and information sharing, and
- create shared solutions that take into account the highest priorities of both clients.
For more information and a list of the attorneys, financial experts and other collaboratively
trained therapist please visit the website at
www.cflcfl.com .