LEVY & WATKINSON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Family Law
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What is the Collaborative approach to divorce?
There is a trend among divorcing couples to seek a constructive alternative to the pain and hostility that often is a result of the traditional divorce model that becomes a battle played out in court.
The spouses agree
• to reach a settlement without litigation
• to an honest exchange of information
• to create a settlement that considers the interests of each spouse and their children
• to reach a settlement without litigation• to an honest exchange of information• to create a settlement that considers the interests of each spouse and their childrenIn a Collaborative Practice, the couples agree in writing to participate in a collaborative process in which they reach a mutually acceptable settlement. This is accomplished through face-to-face meetings between the spouses and their attorneys where issues are openly and honestly discussed with the goal of reaching solutions and solving problems. Other collaboratively trained professionals may be brought in to join the team, such as financial specialists, child specialists and mental health specialists.
The focus is on achieving an agreement which will protect the interests of the children and help both spouses move on with their lives, and to pave the way for future communication and retaining the family bonds between the children and both parents.
Jan Sofield is a collaboratively trained attorney. Please contact her to discuss more about the Collaborative Practice approach to divorce.
Janet Sofield, Esq.
Two Locations
• 1704 Maxwell Dr, Suite 302, Wall NJ 07719
• 1704 Maxwell Dr, Suite 302, Wall NJ 07719 (off Route 138, near New Bedford Rd intersection)• 1460 Route 9 North, Suite 300, Woodbridge NJ 07095 Ocean County Bar Association
Ocean-Monmouth County Family Inns of Court
Ocean-Monmouth County Family Inns of Court
Serving clients in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and nationwide.
Levy & Watkinson, P.C.
1460 Route 9 North
Suite 300
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Telephone: 732-404-1128
Facsimile: 732-404-1129
