Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law Attorney in Georgia

Collaborative law is an emerging alternative to traditional divorce. Collaborative law avoids litigating issues before a family law judge. Over the years, divorcing spouses have sought a different way to resolve issues amicably, while minimizing a divorce's cost and time. In addition, courts are increasingly encouraging spouses to sit down and work out a settlement agreement.

At the Atlanta, Georgia, law practice of Jody A. Miller, we focus on protecting the rights of our clients through divorce litigation and collaborative law. We recognize the importance of collaborative law and recommend it as an alternative method to clients whose cases may benefit from that process. We understand that each client's situation is different and that some couples need a family court judge to settle disputes. Contact us to schedule an appointment about what role collaborative law can play in your divorce.

Collaborative law is an innovative approach to resolving a divorce in a cooperative and non-litigious environment. All parties agree at the onset to avoid litigation and disclose all assets and liabilities fully. The primary players are the spouses, divorce coaches, neutral child specialists, and neutral financial planners. The child specialists and financial planners help the parties create a parenting plan addressing the issues of custody and parenting time, and address the financial issues involved in alimony, property division, and debt division. The divorce coaches help support and guide the parties through the emotional aspect of divorce.

While collaborative law attempts to reduce the participation of lawyers in the actual negotiation process, they still play an important role in the overall process. They will deal with emergency custody issues and financial issues. As with any contract, it is important to have an attorney review the collaborative contract. After the collaborative law process is complete, we will draft the settlement and divorce agreement. We will then present it before a family court judge for approval.

At the law practice of Jody A. Miller, we focus on resolving divorces in an amicable manner. Collaborative law is an important area of our practice. Contact us to schedule an appointment to learn more. We represent clients throughout Georgia, including locations such as Carrolton, Decatur, Lawrenceville, and Marietta.