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The Law Offices of
ELIZABETH J. KATES, ESQ.
4411 NW 10th Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33066
954-979-8783 (Broward County)
(South Florida - Fort Lauderdale - Palm Beach)

Collaborative Family Law by Arlene C. Richman, Esq.

Collaborative Family Law is a method of resolving disputes whereby the attorneys for both parties, as well as the parties themselves, agree to assist each other in resolving conflicts and reaching agreement using cooperative strategies rather than adversarial techniques and litigation. The parties and attorneys agree that they will not go to court during the time they are working towards settlement. A key element of a collaborative practice is the premise that if an agreement is not reached, the attorneys withdraw and will not engage in a litigated action.

Collaborative Family Law combines the positive qualities of litigation and mediation. Each party has an independent attorney who will give them quality legal advice and will advocate for their needs. However, the parties and attorneys commit to an open and honest exchange of information and a commitment to settle without going to court...

Arlene Richman is an attorney practicing collaborative law and family law in South Florida (including Broward County, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood) since 1987. She is a certified family law mediator, and founding member and current director of Collaborative Lawyers, Inc., a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida licensed attorneys at law and family law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law.

© 2009 E. J. Kates
Considering Collaborative Law: when is it appropriate?
http://www.collaborativelawflorida.com/Articles/Considering-Collaborative-Law.html

Considering Collaborative Law by Elizabeth J. Kates, Esq.

Before committing to use the collaborative process, and before holding the initial four-way meeting, a lawyer and his or her client must carefully -- and privately -- consider whether the case is appropriate for an attempted collaborative dispute resolution. The lawyer must objectively, fully, and fairly inform the client of not only the potential advantages of collaborative law, but also the potential disadvantages and risks. The process is designed such that it is a firm commitment: if it does not work, both of the collaborative lawyers must withdraw -- and may not represent their clients in litigation. This may or may not entail risks, depending on the facts of the case...

Elizabeth Kates has practiced law in Florida for nearly 30 years. She is a director of the National Network on Family Law Policy, and was a charter member and director of Collaborative Lawyers of South Florida, Inc. for eight years before becoming Vice President and Director of Collaborative Lawyers Inc. Collaborative Lawyers, Inc. is a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida attorneys at law and family law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law. Collaborative Lawyers Southeast Florida family lawyers serve South Florida: Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, and the cities of Miami, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Tamarac, Plantation, Sunrise, Miami Lakes, Miami Shores.

Information on this website should not be taken as legal advice. Laws change, situations differ, and there may be exceptions to general rules. Except as otherwise may be provided, this website and contents are © 2009 Collaborative Lawyers, Inc. Collaborative Lawyers, Inc., is a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida licensed attorneys at law and law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law. It is not a law firm or attorney referral organization.


	The Law Offices of ELIZABETH J. KATES, ESQ. 4411 NW 10th Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33066 954-979-8783 (Broward County) (South Florida - Fort Lauderdale - Palm Beach) © 2005 Arlene C. Richman, Esq. http://www.collaborativelawflorida.com/ Collaborative Lawyers, Inc. Collaborative Family Law by Arlene C. Richman, Esq. Collaborative Family Law is a method of resolving disputes whereby the attorneys for both parties, as well as the parties themselves, agree to assist each other in resolving conflicts and reaching agreement using cooperative strategies rather than adversarial techniques and litigation. The parties and attorneys agree that they will not go to court during the time they are working towards settlement. A key element of a collaborative practice is the premise that if an agreement is not reached, the attorneys withdraw and will not engage in a litigated action. Collaborative Family Law combines the positive qualities of litigation and mediation. Each party has an independent attorney who will give them quality legal advice and will advocate for their needs. However, the parties and attorneys commit to an open and honest exchange of information and a commitment to settle without going to court... Arlene Richman is an attorney practicing collaborative law and family law in South Florida (including Broward County, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood) since 1987. She is a certified family law mediator, and founding member and current director of Collaborative Lawyers, Inc., a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida licensed attorneys at law and family law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law. © 2009 E. J. Kates Considering Collaborative Law: when is it appropriate? http://www.collaborativelawflorida.com/Articles/Considering-Collaborative-Law.html Considering Collaborative Law by Elizabeth J. Kates, Esq. Before committing to use the collaborative process, and before holding the initial four-way meeting, a lawyer and his or her client must carefully -- and privately -- consider whether the case is appropriate for an attempted collaborative dispute resolution. The lawyer must objectively, fully, and fairly inform the client of not only the potential advantages of collaborative law, but also the potential disadvantages and risks. The process is designed such that it is a firm commitment: if it does not work, both of the collaborative lawyers must withdraw -- and may not represent their clients in litigation. This may or may not entail risks, depending on the facts of the case... Elizabeth Kates has practiced law in Florida for nearly 30 years. She is a director of the National Network on Family Law Policy, and was a charter member and director of Collaborative Lawyers of South Florida, Inc. for eight years before becoming Vice President and Director of Collaborative Lawyers Inc. Collaborative Lawyers, Inc. is a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida attorneys at law and family law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law. Collaborative Lawyers Southeast Florida family lawyers serve South Florida: Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, and the cities of Miami, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Tamarac, Plantation, Sunrise, Miami Lakes, Miami Shores. Information on this website should not be taken as legal advice. Laws change, situations differ, and there may be exceptions to general rules. Except as otherwise may be provided, this website and contents are © 2009 Collaborative Lawyers, Inc. Collaborative Lawyers, Inc., is a state-wide educational and professional development association and business directory of independent Florida licensed attorneys at law and law firms who practice in the areas of collaborative divorce and collaborative family law. It is not a law firm or attorney referral organization.