Knowledgeable Divorce Attorneys Serving Clients in Spring Hill, FL

When you need a divorce attorney, you can feel confident turning to the skilled team at the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A. Clients who are interested in reaching an amicable resolution will be glad to know that we have experience with the Collaborative Divorce and Family Law process. But if that’s not the right fit for you, rest assured that we’ll zealously represent your interests in court.

Divorce is frequently described as being one of the most difficult experiences that a person can go through. Although we can’t do much to ease the grief that you may be feeling right now, we’re here to help you navigate the often-confusing divorce process. Our divorce attorneys will advocate on your behalf and answer any questions you may have about the division of assets and alimony (spousal support) awards. And if you have children, we’ll also assist you with child support negotiations, parental responsibility (custody) decisions, and time-sharing (visitation) schedules.

What Are Collaborative Divorce Proceedings?

As was noted above, the divorce attorneys at our family law firm have extensive experience with the Collaborative Divorce and Family Law process. But what is a collaborative divorce, exactly? Unlike traditional divorces—which often turn into contentious battles over money, property, rights to the children, and more—collaborative divorces require the spouses to work together to reach a mutually agreeable resolution outside the court system. The spouses agree not to litigate, and instead of concentrating on “winning” (as they might in traditional litigation), they focus on settlement options that will satisfy everyone.

So, what goes on during a collaborative divorce? Each spouse will be represented by a collaborative divorce attorney who’s received special training on this type of case. They’ll also work with:

• A neutral facilitator
• A neutral financial professional
• Other professionals, as needed (for example, if the spouses share children, child specialists and guardians ad litem may need to be involved)

If the divorce attorneys are able to help negotiate a settlement, it can save the spouses considerable sums of money. In most cases, collaborative divorce proceedings take significantly less time than traditional litigation, which can go on for years depending on how contentious it is. In addition to having to pay more in attorney fees, litigants also usually have to pay more for court costs and expert fees. Plus, because the spouses are working together rather than against each other in a collaborative divorce, it tends to produce a much less stressful atmosphere and take less of an emotional toll on everyone involved.

Additional Practice Areas

At the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., we’re proud to be a full-service family law firm. Although we certainly spend a large portion of our time on divorce cases, we also handle cases relating to:

• Prenuptial agreements
• Paternity determinations
• Relative adoptions
• Injunctions for protection (restraining orders)

For More Information

If you’d like to know more about the legal services we offer to clients in Spring Hill, FL, contact the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., today. We’ll be happy to arrange a time for you to meet with one of the divorce attorneys on our team—we have offices in New Port Richey and Palm Harbor. We look forward to showing you why we’re the best divorce lawyers for your needs.