Collaborative Divorce

DeWitt Ross & Stevens' Family Law attorneys are trained in the collaborative approach to family law. This approach is based on an agreement between the parties that the case will be handled through a series of cooperative negotiations, as opposed to a series of contested Court hearings. The process involves open communication between the parties as well as open disclosure of all records relevant to the settlement of the case. The parties to a collaborative case agree from the beginning that if either chooses to litigate any issue of the case, both attorneys must withdraw.

For more information on collaborative divorce in Wisconsin, visit collablaw.com.

In order to assist you with your specific questions about collaborative divorce, please contact us at (608) 255-8891 (Madison) (262) 754-2840 (Milwaukee) or via e-mail to famlawconsult@dewittross.com for a personal consultation.

The collaborative approach typically involves the use of other trained professionals, including coaches, financial specialists and child specialists. The role of these experts is to assist the parties in reaching a resolution that meets the needs of the entire family.

The collaborative approach is most commonly used in divorce, but it may also be used in other types of family cases, including legal separations, annulments, paternity actions and the dissolution of samesex relationships. We will be happy to discuss with you whether the collaborative approach is appropriate in your case.