Arkansas Collaborative Attorneys

In traditional divorce proceedings, each spouse hires an attorney to represent his or her interests.  These attorneys negotiate the terms of the divorce on behalf of the spouses.  Unfortunately, this model tends to foster feelings of contention.  While a divorce is ultimately achieved this way, the win-or-lose mentality often creates hard feelings that can last long into the future.

In recent years, another option known as collaborative divorce has emerged.  Collaborative divorce favors compromise over winning or losing.  Rather, collaborative attorneys in Arkansas such as those at James, Carter & Coulter, PLC help spouses reach an agreement that is mutually beneficial.

Each of the Arkansas collaborative lawyers and each spouse sign a document that states if negotiations fail, the collaborative attorneys are not allowed to represent his or her client in litigation.

Working with collaborative lawyers in Arkansas

Acting as an advisor, a collaborative attorney helps his or her client engage in meaningful dialogue about divorce issues such as alimony, child support and custody, and division of assets.  Cooperation between the spouses helps to produce solutions that meet the needs of both parties.

In addition to an Arkansas collaborative attorney, collaborative divorce meetings may include other parties meant to aid in negotiations such as a financial expert, psychological expert, child custody expert, and any other professional who may help the parties reach a mutually agreeable solution.

Like a traditional divorce, your attorney in a collaborative divorce represents your interests and provides legal protection.  But because of the signed agreement, spouses are motivated to create solutions to divorce issues that meet the real interests of both people.  If they do not, the negotiations terminate, and each spouse must start over again and hire a new attorney.

Contact our Arkansas collaborative lawyers

The outcome of your divorce has a significant impact on your future well-being.  By engaging in collaborative divorce with a member of James, Carter & Coulter, PLC in your corner, you are pursuing a peaceful dissolution of your marriage that could pay dividends for years to come.  To arrange a consultation to discuss your divorce issues, please phone our office at 866-716-3242 or contact us online through our website.  Attorney John D. Coulter is waiting to help with your collaborative needs.