Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
In traditional litigation, people dig into entrenched positions and don't give up those positions willingly. It is by its very nature adversarial and costly. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including collaborative law and mediation, provides alternative methods for solving family law issues.
At the Law Offices of Corrie A. Boulay, our lawyers are trained as practitioners of collaborative law. It is a constructive way of resolving family issues such as divorce, separation agreements, child custody and marital property division. The only job of the attorneys in the collaborative law process is to help their clients settle the case in a productive and satisfactory manner.
In collaborative law:
- Both sides are represented by attorneys who advise them about the law and guide them through the collaborative law process.
- The participants — the parties and their attorneys — agree to work together in good faith to try find an amicable resolution that satisfies both sides.
- The attorneys usually enlist the help of specialists such as financial advisors, child specialists and divorce coaches in a team approach to help the parties resolve specific issues.
- Both sides can share information and freely discuss issues, knowing that what they say can't be used against them in court.
- The collaborative approach encourages the parties to find common ground and problem-solve rather than construct barricades and rigid positions.
Free Attorney Consultation
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss collaborative law. To talk with a family lawyer at our firm by phone or at one of our offices in Columbia and Annapolis, Maryland, call 410-988-4380 or fill out our contact form.
