Collaborative Divorce Attorney in Tampa BayCollaborative Divorce in FloridaNo matter how you look at it, divorce is a difficult process. Expectations of stability are shattered, mistrust grows, and bills pile up. And then the litigation begins. Attorneys file and serve petitions, counterpetitions, requests to produce, and motions to compel. Each party hires dueling mental health experts to convince a judge that he or she should have more time with the children. Privacy is eliminated as each party’s life is probed and publicly questioned so that one side may gain a tactical advantage.
But what if there was a different way? A Team Approach to Family Law
Collaborative law is a team-oriented alternative to the traditional litigation model. Both clients retain a separate attorney whose job is to help resolve disputes. Open communication is facilitated by a neutral professional while options are developed by a financial expert. The clients, attorneys, and other team members agree beforehand that the matter will not be brought into the court system until a full settlement is reached. Creative SolutionsThe collaborative process allows for flexible, creative solutions to a family law matter. Clients are encouraged to focus on interests, rather than positions, to reach their goals. The team explores options that look beyond a legal framework by incorporating the skills and expertise of the communication and financial professionals. Privacy Assured All meetings, communications, and proposed settlement options that take place within the collaborative context are privileged and confidential. Discussions take place not in open court but in the office of one of the attorneys or other team members. This assurance of privacy allows the clients and team members to fulfill their agreement to be open, honest, and transparent towards one another. A Leader in the Collaborative Law CommunityAttorney Adam B. Cordover is a leader in the Tampa Bay collaborative law community. He serves on the board of the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay, is spearheading an effort of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to draft an administrative order regulating collaborative family law (just the fourth such administrative order in Florida), and speaks at professional and civic organizations regarding the collaborative process. Adam is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and has completed advanced training in interdisciplinary collaborative law, including over twenty hours of collaborative law continuing legal education credit. Adam encourages use of the collaborative model not only in divorce cases but in all types of family law matters including paternity, relocation, child support, and even post-judgment actions.Collaborative Divorce ConsultationTo schedule a consultation or learn more about The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., call us at 813.443.0615 or fill out our contact form.Located in Downtown Tampa at the intersection of North Florida Avenue and East Madison Street, we practice throughout the Tampa Bay area, including in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Sarasota, and Manatee counties. |
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