Collaborative Family Law PA

Collaborative Law empowers you to resolve legal disputes without judges, magistrates or court personnel making decisions for you. Most commonly used in divorce, couples who choose Collaborative Law are able to discuss, work together and achieve mutually agreeable outcomes that produce outcomes that are longer lasting and far more desirable than litigation.

In a Collaborative Divorce, each spouse hires a specially trained Collaborative lawyer and pledges to adhere to certain principles. The goal of all involved is to resolve the couple’s disputes openly, respectfully and in a manner that meets the needs and interests of both parties. To do so, couples engaged in the Collaborative divorce process pledge to follow an established set of guidelines:

• They will not resort to the courts to resolve their case.
• They will be open and honest and will produce information on their assets and debts freely and voluntarily.
• They agree to think about and analyze their needs and interests for the future.
• They pledge to explore options and solutions until they reach an agreement that works for both spouses.

While every Collaborative case is different, most often they produce outcomes and agreements that are built on far sturdier foundations than traditional divorce cases. Collaborative divorce provides a framework for the couple to use in the future as issues arise regarding their children and finances.

When looking for the right Collaborative lawyer, you want to be sure to find someone who is specially trained in Collaborative Law. Colgan & Associates offers Collaborative family law attorneys with significant training, education and experience in Collaborative Law. Our background enables us to help clients achieve amicable resolutions. We work hand in hand with our clients to advocate for their interests while guiding them toward productive discussions that produce more favorable outcomes than normally achieved through litigation.

The first step in finding the right Collaborative lawyer is having a conversation. You want to find a lawyer who is knowledgeable, experienced and respected. You also want to be sure they understand your situation and your desired outcome. From this first conversation, it’s important you feel you are in good hands. How your divorce is settled will have a large impact on your life; you want to be sure you have found the right family lawyer to achieve the results you desire.

Colgan & Associates is proud to provide Collaborative Law services in Central Pennsylvania. We work with clients in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, York, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, York County, Adams County and Perry County.

What’s most important to us is helping couples feel heard, come to an agreeable outcome and move forward with their lives. If you are considering divorce, know that you have options! Choosing collaborative law could be a great option to settle your matters outside of court and on favorable terms. Talk to us first! Schedule your free consultation by calling (717) 798-8184.