Oakland County Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
Comprehensive Divorce Solutions in Southfield, Bingham Farms, & Surrounding Areas
While divorce marks the end of marriage, it is also the beginning of a new chapter. Collaborative divorce offers an alternative to traditional divorce in the hopes of making that transition smoother.
During collaborative divorce, issues such as child custody, a parenting plan, and equitable distribution are resolved with the assistance of a team dedicated to fostering an environment of open communication and cooperation. This team might just include you and your spouse’s lawyers, but it could also consist of a financial advisor, a mental health coach, a child specialist, and/or other professionals.
Collaborative divorce’s main goal is to help a couple reach an amicable agreement that is in both parties’ best interests. Typically, if a couple can resolve their issues during collaborative divorce, they are more likely to continue to settle additional disputes outside of court amicably.
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce removes the adversarial elements present in many divorce proceedings and replaces it with an approach that is based on mutual respect and understanding. Essentially, the process relies on alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiations to settle a couple’s differences and reach an amicable solution.
During the collaborative process, the separating couple and their lawyers sign a written agreement that states that they will work together to resolve the issues at hand without the court’s involvement.
Benefits of Choosing Collaborative Divorce
There are numerous benefits to avoiding litigation. Some of the most important benefits of collaborative divorce include:
- You and your spouse reach your own resolutions without the court’s interference
- You and your spouse get to decide how to handle post-settlement disputes
- Saves money as you avoid needing to pay for an attorney in court
- Saves time as resolving your issues in court draws out the process
- Reduces stress as you will not have to go to court
- Takes place in an informal setting, which fosters an open, honest environment
Your Legal Team
Guiding You Every Step of the Way for Better Days Ahead
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Mindy L. HitchcockMindy L. Hitchcock is the founder and managing attorney at Lady4Justice, PLLC. She has worked in the legal sector in Michigan for over three decades and prides herself on her holistic approach. -
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Alexander JohnsonAlex attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 2008. He then attended Wayne State University Law School in 2011 while working for the firm. Although attending as a night student, which normally requires 4 years, Alex graduated in just three years, despite the heavy workload. He took the Bar in the summer of 2014.
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Client-Focused Representation from Start to Finish
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Over Four Decades of Experience
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“I have retained Ms. Hitchock twice now for civil matters and continue to be impressed my her diligence and professionalism.”- Nate
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“Mindy definitely understood what we were going through and took that into consideration when working on the case. I never felt like just another number.”- John M.
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“My sincere thanks and appreciation for what you have done for me.”- Eufrocina A.
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“Mindy helped me tremendously through this uphill battle and I now spend nearly equal time with my child.”- Jesse
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“I chose Ms. Hitchcock, because, aside from her excellent reputation, innate professionalism, and the fact she is a mediator, she possessed a warm, engaging, compassionate understanding and acceptance of me as an LGBT person, and expressed the interest to l”- Jennifer Marie
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“Now after hiring Ms. Hitchcock I not only had immediate visitation with my daughter it was ordered for me to have unlimited phone contact and set visitation with her.”- Rick W.
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“Her strategic thinking was prescient and the result of tremendous experience.”- Noah
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“Very professional and fast in Mindy is superb, smart, and wise! Super woman! She knows how to fight for her clients and she represented me very well, even when I was not present during the arbitration of my divorce process.dealing with all legal correspond”- Sylvia J.
