Collaborative Law / Mediation Child Support

Collaborative Law and Mediation in White Plains, New York

Lauren B. Abramson, Esq.

Who do you think is better equipped to make decisions for your family--you, or a judge who has known you for ten minutes? If you are facing a divorce or family law problem, you have options that empower you to make these important decisions that will affect you and your children, rather than leaving them up to a stranger.

I guide family law clients through the collaborative law process and mediation to arrive at decisions that meet their unique needs and objectives and avoid the cost, time, and trauma associated with litigation. If you are looking for skilled legal advocacy and support in your divorce, custody, or support case, please contact me. I will listen to your needs, provide you with an honest assessment of your case and options, and guide you through the process from beginning to end.

Collaborative Law

All families are different. If you are facing a divorce, you want an agreement regarding parenting and other issues that reflects your family and your family's values. The court is not equipped to do this. The collaborative law process facilitates an atmosphere in which all parties--including the individuals, attorneys, and neutral experts and therapists--work together to determine what is best for the particular family. This process provides an incentive for both the lawyers and the parties involved to collaborate and negotiate resolutions on their terms, according to what they think is best for their family.

Mediation

Divorce mediation provides an avenue for individuals to work together with one attorney, to develop agreements regarding custody and visitation, child support, spousal support or maintenance, and property issues, without the acrimony involved in litigation, or the time involved in a drawn out courtroom dispute.

I also act as a neutral mediator. As an attorney and as a social worker, I am able to educate clients about the legal issues that they need to be aware of, the asset discovery and financial documents they need, as well as how best to handle custody and visitation issues.

A judge cannot give your case the personal time and attention your family deserves. They do not have the time. They are under a great deal of administrative pressure to move cases through the system in a short amount of time. Through mediation or the collaborative law process, you will be able to achieve a resolution that you want and your children need. There is no such thing as a win-win situation in court. Contact me today to discuss your legal options with an experienced mediation and collaborative law attorney.