The Collaborative Divorce Firm Chosen by Clients Across Dade City, FL

If you’re going through a divorce in Dade City, Florida, or a nearby area, you can turn to the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., for representation. In addition to our standard divorce services, we can also assist clients with a more time- and cost-efficient alternative known as collaborative divorce.

Collaborative Divorce vs. Traditional Divorce

As its name suggests, a collaborative divorce requires the divorcing spouses to collaborate and work together to settle outside of court. Unlike with a traditional divorce—where each spouse’s primary objective is to “win” and advance his or her own interests—the goal of a collaborative divorce is to reach a mutually agreeable settlement.

Rather than arguing before a judge, the spouses and their attorneys meet with a neutral facilitator and a neutral financial professional in a non-courtroom setting. In some cases, additional professionals will be brought in as well (for example, a guardian ad litem or child specialist if the spouses share children). Avoiding the need for litigation can lead to a quicker resolution and save money on attorney fees, expert witness fees, and more.

In a traditional divorce, the spouses will typically be represented by the same attorneys throughout all of the proceedings. With a collaborative divorce, however, each spouse will need to hire a new attorney for trial if they’re not able to reach an agreement. If that happens, anything that was discussed during the collaborative divorce proceedings will remain private.

Attend an Initial Consultation

To learn more about the collaborative divorce process and find out whether it’s the right option for your needs, contact the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., today. We’ll be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss your case with one of the experienced divorce attorneys at our firm. We have offices in New Port Richey and Palm Harbor, and we proudly represent clients throughout Dade City, FL.