Protecting Your Interests, Seeking Collaborative Solutions
Over 30 Years of California Family Law Experience
Going to court has serious emotional and financial costs. Although litigation is sometimes necessary, alternative dispute resolution techniques such as collaborative law are better for most family law situations.
At the Law and Mediation Offices of Maureen Stubbs, we have more than 30 years of California family law experience. As a Certified Specialist in Family Law with extensive collaborative law training, our attorney will advocate on your behalf and help you come to agreements that meet your family's needs.
Taking a Collaborative Approach
Whether you are going through a divorce or struggling with a child custody dispute, collaborative law offers the opportunity to reach agreements that are truly in your best interests without involving a family law judge.
Collaborative law is not the same as mediation. Just like traditional litigation, both parties are represented by their own lawyers. The difference in collaborative law is that everyone agrees to resolve the issue without going to trial. If we are not able to reach an agreement, you and the other party will need to find new attorneys to start the litigation process.
In many situations, we recommend financial advisors, mental health professionals and child specialists. Together with these experts, we will work to guide you and the other party to arrangements that meet everyone's needs. Contact us to begin the collaborative process.
Benefits of Collaborative Law
You know better than anyone else what your family needs. Rather than having a judge make decisions for you, collaborative law lets you and the other party make agreements that are right for your family.
As your lawyer, Ms. Stubbs will ensure that you understand your rights and guide you through the process. Over the past decade, we have helped clients resolve many issues through collaborative law, including:
- Divorce and division of marital property
- Child custody
- Child support
- Spousal support (alimony)
Collaborative law gives you the security of having a lawyer on your side, while providing you the opportunity to come to an agreement outside of court. It keeps the fighting to a minimum and puts the focus on solutions. This is particularly important when children are involved.
We help clients throughout the Los Angeles area reach family law solutions without going to trial. Call 310-746-5572 or contact us online to schedule an appointment or discuss whether collaborative law is right for your situation.
