COLLABORATIVE LAW ATTORNEY SERVING CLIENTS IN CLEVELAND AND NORTHERN OHIO
A Preference For The Collaborative Law Approach
In Ohio, even the most amicable family break-ups can become contentious when things like child custody, visitation, spousal support, child support and the division of marital assets come into play. If a divorce reaches the overloaded court docket, the timeframe for reaching a final judgment can expand significantly. That’s why attorney Ellen S. Mandell prefers the collaborative approach to settling divorce dispute and child custody battles. The collaborative approach often circumvents the courts, and because the results are tailored to the specific needs of the couple’s situation, including the needs of their children, the results are often more satisfactory.
Collaborative Law Explained
With the collaborative approach, both parties make an agreement to resolve their disputes without the intervention of a judge. Both spouses are represented by their own lawyers, but when necessary, they jointly employ other experts, including child psychologists and financial planners. These specialists work with the divorcing parties and their lawyers to formulate solutions regarding child custody, visitation, support, alimony, and the division of assets and debts.
Ellen S. Mandell – Experienced Cleveland, OH Attorney At Law
Ellen S. Mandell has been practicing law over the past three decades. Her twenty-five years of family law experience has shown her that, in most cases, the collaborative approach produces optimal results for the divorcing spouses and their children. That’s why she encourages her clients to explore this as an option. By avoiding a court battle, the client reaches a speedier, more satisfactory settlement — usually at a lower financial cost. However, even if it is determined that the collaborative approach won’t work for her client, or if the client has reservations about the other spouse negotiating in good faith, Ellen S. Mandell will pursue the case in the Ohio family courts.
To arrange a free consultation to discuss your divorce and the collaborative approach, contact her by e-mail or call 216-771-7080. The Law Office of Ellen S. Mandell is located across from the Terminal Tower in downtown Cleveland, with ample parking nearby. All meetings are by appointment.
