Collaborative Divorce Lawyers - Chappaqua and New York City, New York

Are you interested in placing control in your hands and reaching an amicable divorce settlement agreement? If so, a collaborative divorce may be what you are looking for. At the Grimes & Zimet, we believe clients should not have to face difficult legal issues alone. For a person experiencing a divorce, this time is likely one of the most difficult periods in your life. With help from a lawyer who is trained in collaborative law, you can reach a satisfying and workable divorce settlement agreement through the collaborative process.

Would you like to learn about a no-court alternative to reaching a divorce agreement? Contact Grimes & Zimet today to schedule your consultation at our Chappaqua or New York City law offices.

What is collaborative divorce?

A collaborative divorce is a no-court alternative to the "traditional" divorce process. Alternative methods such as collaborative law and mediation are quickly emerging as a preferred alternative to traditional divorce litigation. In a collaborative divorce, each party is represented by an attorney. Each attorney is trained in collaborative law. Each party and his or her attorney signs an agreement stating that decisions will be reached amicably, without going to court. If needed, the parties can agree to retain jointly-hired experts. In some cases forensic accountants, financial planners, custody evaluators, or property appraisers can help a husband and wife reach agreement on disputed issues such as property distribution, visitation schedules, or child custody.

This collaborative effort places control in your hands, rather in the hands of a family law judge. The process happens at your pace and usually costs much less than litigation. You and your divorcing spouse can emerge from the process on amicable terms - something that is particularly helpful when you have children that you must co-parent together.

Our firm strives to take a conciliatory approach to virtually every matter we address. If you are interested in learning if a collaborative divorce is advisable for your specific situation, please contact us to schedule your consultation.

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914-238-1377 - Chappaqua Office
212-570-6375 - New York City Office