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| OUR MISSION |
Our office is dedicated to addressing divorce needs in a positive, collaborative manner that resolves conflict, avoids court, and helps families restructure their relationships to benefit all members of the family during and after the divorce.
During collaborative cases, we stress five principles: |
- To resolve all issues without litigation.
- To address all aspects of the restructured family.
- To treat the issues on an integrated basis.
- To trust the integrity of the Collaborative Process at all times.
- To support families in making their own life choices for permanent change.
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| OUR COMMITMENT |
- To seek resolution of issues through negotiation, mediation, and other methods of collaborative problem solving.
- To advocate our client's legal rights in a non-adversarial manner.
- To preserve the integrity of relationships by respecting the dignity of each person involved.
- To help children of divorce by reducing the conflict between their parents.
- To facilitate cost effective legal procedures for discovery and settlement.
- To use the courts as a last resort, except where immediate protection of persons or property is needed.
- To encourage resolutions that work for all parties, minimizing the likelihood of future litigation.
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| OUR CODE OF CONDUCT |
- To treat all with respect and courtesy.
- To handle legal matters competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession.
- To exercise independent professional judgment on your behalf.
- To charge reasonable fees and to explain in advance how those fees will be computed and billed.
- To return your telephone calls promptly.
- To keep you informed and provide you with copies of important papers.
- To respect your decisions on the objectives to be pursued in your case, as permitted by law and the Rules of Professional Conduct, including whether or not to settle your case.
- To preserve client confidences learned within the lawyer-client relationship.
- To work within the legal system to make the system more accessible and responsive.
- To exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar Act.
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Explore your long-term marital compatibility to clarify strengths and weaknesses.
Examine the complexity and conflict in your divorce situation.
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