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Collaborative Divorce Lawyer in Illinois
Top-Rated Collaborative Divorce Lawyer in Illinois
When most people think about divorce, they worry that it will be a highly contentious, expensive, drawn-out legal battle. While some divorces are incredibly stressful, they don’t have to be. There are options – like collaborative divorce – where the parties work together to resolve their divorce amicably.
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My husband and I chose the collaborative process in hopes of keeping the financial and emotional costs of our divorce to a minimum. This office exceeded my expectations at all times. They explained the process in detail and really listened to my goals.
Becky K.
We had a family law issue, and never had a family law attorney. We were anxious and worried, not only because of the issues that faced us, but because we didn’t know who we could trust. Lawrence came highly recommended to us, and he eased our anxiety right away.
Blake L.
I have dealt with a several Law Firms in business and some personal and your firm is fantastic. Larry Manassa’s knowledge of the law is incredible. He also has a bit of “pit bull” in him. I wouldn’t want to go against him in court! I won’t hesitate to refer your firm in the future and in fact already have.
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When you’re up against the biggest, you want the biggest fighting for you. We’ve recovered over $500 million for clients. Here are real case results from real people who came to us for help.
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Collision resulting in death of 40 year old woman after a truck driver ran a red light while on his cell phone. Pre-trial settlement of $7,500,000. Net to clients after legal fees and litigation expenses: $4,473,372
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Crush injury to back: verdict $3,500,000, appeal $5,000,000, in course of appeal structure settlement net to clients after fees and expenses $2,500,000.
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Client suffered a severe back injury requiring surgical repair after being struck by equipment dropped by delivery service. Pre-trial settlement $4,000,000. Net to clients after legal fees and litigation expenses: $2,371,250
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Collaborative law, mediation, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution continue to become more popular for couples seeking a divorce.
In a collaborative divorce, the parties work together to come to an agreement about issues like property division, alimony, and child custody with the assistance of a Barrington collaborative divorce lawyer.
If you and your soon-to-be-ex (STBX) are able to work together, it can be a much more straightforward and less expensive way to get divorced. While it may not be appropriate for every situation, it is important to understand the option of collaborative divorce before choosing how to proceed in achieving your goals.
At Manassa Law, we have deep experience in the field of collaborative divorce. Our founding attorney, Lawrence S. Manassa, is a fellow with the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with one of our collaborative divorce lawyer in Illinois.
Why Collaborative Divorce?
Divorce arises when the relationship between spouses is broken. This is a very difficult thing to deal with and, by nature, litigation is an adversarial process.
Many people prefer to find a solution through a collaborative process, allowing them to resolve their issues without adding any more acrimony to the process.
Collaborative divorce is ideal for situations where children are involved. Instead of fighting over physical and legal custody, child support, and other issues, the parents work together to figure out a plan in the best interests of their children.
Choosing collaborative divorce can help parents maintain a friendly relationship that will continue as they move forward to co-parent their children together over the coming years.
Collaborative divorce is also more conducive to bringing in experts other than lawyers to address issues involving children, finance, and property. The process takes a holistic approach to preparing all parties for life after divorce. Additionally, due to its cooperative nature, collaborative divorce usually costs significantly less than a litigated divorce.
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
Under the Illinois Collaborative Process Act or ICPA, a collaborative process is defined as a “procedure intended to resolve a collaborative process matter without intervention by the court.” In other words, it is a way to come to an agreement without having to go to trial or otherwise engaging in an adversarial process.
Unlike traditional litigation, the parties in a collaborative divorce don’t engage in discovery (where each side exchanges information). While you will share certain information, it isn’t done in an antagonistic way. You won’t have to go through depositions or a trial. In a collaborative divorce, both parties agree to resolve all issues related to the dissolution of their marriage in a respectful and amicable way outside of the courtroom.
Each side is typically represented by an experienced attorney. If the parties can’t agree to these terms, then a collaborative divorce probably isn’t the best option. There are certain situations – such as relationships where one partner is alleged to be abusive – when collaborative divorce may not be a good or safe way to proceed. Before deciding on this style of divorce, you should have a frank conversation with your Barrington divorce lawyer about whether you believe that both you and your spouse can engage in the process in good faith. You are not required to have an attorney to go through the collaborative divorce process.
However, it is usually considered a good idea to have legal representation, and more specifically, a collaborative divorce lawyer. Your attorney can provide more neutral advice and help achieve a resolution more easily because they are not tied up in the emotions many divorcing couples experience. A lawyer can also advise you of your rights under Illinois law, and how a particular settlement agreement will affect you legally.
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From your free initial consultation through the eventual settlement or verdict, you will receive the respect you deserve from our attorneys. We have the highest degree of integrity, are empathetic, and always listen to our clients' concerns.
This allows us to pursue the best possible outcome for our clients. We have successfully litigated hundreds of complex cases. However, if taking a case to trial is not in our client's best interests, we utilize other methods such as mediation or collaborative divorce.
We take these issues seriously as demonstrated by our community involvement. Mr. Manassa was a table leader and occasional instructor at Illinois' largest divorce/care support group for more than seven years. He was one of the founding attorneys at Willow Creek Community Church's legal aid ministry and has donated his time to help the disadvantaged at Administer Justice and Between Friends..
Lawrence S. Manassa
Lawrence Manassa, (Partner), is a highly skilled litigator with 30 years of trial experience. He has a proven record of success through hundreds of trials. Still, Lawrence understands that litigation is not always in his client’s best interest, and is also proficient at collaborative law and mediation. Lawrence is a former Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County and is on a very select list of Court approved Child Representative in both Cook and McHenry County.
Based in Barrington, Illinois, we also serve clients in Crystal Lake, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, Lakewood, Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County, DuPage County, Kane County and the surrounding areas.
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