The Law Firm That Tarpon Springs, FL, Residents Choose for Help With Collaborative Divorce

The family law attorneys at the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., are pleased to assist clients in Tarpon Springs, Florida, with the collaborative divorce process. This approach encourages spouses to amicably reach an agreement outside of the traditional courtroom setting, and in doing so save time and money and avoid the stresses often inherent in litigation.

The Collaborative Divorce Process

So, what does a collaborative divorce actually involve? During these proceedings, each spouse is represented by a collaboratively trained attorney. The spouses and their attorneys work with a neutral facilitator and a neutral financial professional in the hopes of coming to a mutually agreeable settlement. In some cases, additional professionals will be brought in, such as a guardian ad litem or a child specialist.

In the event that the spouses are unable to reach an agreement, they’ll proceed with a traditional divorce instead. If this happens, they’ll each have to retain a new attorney, since the attorneys hired for the collaborative divorce are not allowed to also litigate the matter. Everything discussed during the collaborative divorce proceedings will remain confidential.

Schedule a Consultation

If it sounds like a collaborative divorce would serve your needs, contact the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., today and ask to schedule a consultation. Tarpon Springs, FL, is nestled right between our main office in New Port Richey and our satellite office in Palm Harbor, and we’d be happy to meet at either location—just let us know which one is more convenient for you. And if you decide that a collaborative divorce isn’t a good fit your situation, we’d be happy to assist you with traditional divorce proceedings instead.