A new alternative to dispute resolution, collaborative divorce allows you to divorce with dignity, respect, and cooperation. Each spouse retains a lawyer to act as an advisor, and they conduct settlement negotiations with their lawyers by their sides so that client ownership of the process is combined with legal protection. The process may also include other professionals, such as therapists, financial planners, etc . . . Both parties and their professionals agree to be cooperative, forthcoming, and willing to work together to achieve a resolution. If you cannot reach an agreement, both lawyers (and their firms) must withdraw. The fact that there is no room for litigation during the process ensures that the participants are truly committed to reaching a reasonable settlement. The collaborative divorce process allows you to avoid the high emotional and financial costs of traditional divorce litigation, without giving up any of your rights.

Kenneth Harvey leads the Collaborative Divorce Department at Jonas, Harvey & Keese. Mr. Harvey has extensive experience handling collaborative divorce cases. Furthermore, Mr. Harvey in an active member of both the Los Angeles County Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA) and "A Better Divorce", a group of local attorneys and professionals focused on the proliferation and evolution of collaborative law.

If you believe that you may be a good candidate for collaborative divorce, or you are simply interested in obtaining information regarding this new method of handling a divorce, call 310-373-2900 today and schedule an appointment with Mr. Harvey.