4316 UPTON AVE SOUTH, SUITE 202
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55410
612-750-4843
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55410
612-750-4843
& MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
Collaborative Divorce (also known as Collaborative Practice) offers parties a no-court alternative to traditional divorce. In Collaborative Divorce, husbands, wives and their attorneys agree to resolve all issues of their case in a non-adversarial manner.
A traditional divorce case, in the eyes of the law, is a civil lawsuit. One spouse serves the other spouse with legal documents that generally ask for everything a court could possibly award them. The process is generally emotionally draining and can take up to a year or longer to resolve.
Collaborative Divorce offer parties an alternative to traditional divorce that is based on the following three principles:
Collaborative Divorce (also known as Collaborative Practice) offers parties a no-court alternative to traditional divorce. In Collaborative Divorce, husbands, wives and their attorneys agree to resolve all issues of their case in a non-adversarial manner.
A traditional divorce case, in the eyes of the law, is a civil lawsuit. One spouse serves the other spouse with legal documents that generally ask for everything a court could possibly award them. The process is generally emotionally draining and can take up to a year or longer to resolve.
Collaborative Divorce offer parties an alternative to traditional divorce that is based on the following three principles:
- A pledge not to go to court
- An honest exchange of information by both spouses
- A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and their children (if children are involved)
Attorney & Mediator Randall A. Smith is the
founder of Lake Harriet Law Office & Mediation Services, LLC. Mr.
Smith earned his B.A. Degree from Hamline University,
his J.D. Degree from Drake University
and his M.B.A. Degree from the University of St. Thomas.
Mr. Smith has practiced law since 1996 and is licensed in all Minnesota Courts and in United States Tax Court.
Please call 612-750-4843 to schedule an office consultation to discuss Collaborative Divorce with a lawyer. Convenient day and evening meeting times are provided to fit your schedule.
Mr. Smith has practiced law since 1996 and is licensed in all Minnesota Courts and in United States Tax Court.
Please call 612-750-4843 to schedule an office consultation to discuss Collaborative Divorce with a lawyer. Convenient day and evening meeting times are provided to fit your schedule.
