Collaborative Law Attorneys in Columbia, Maryland
Collaborative Law Support in Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery County & Nearby Areas
Collaborative law is an Alternative Dispute Resolution process that allows parties going through the divorce process to resolve their legal matters in a private, civil and respectful manner with the assistance of a supportive team of professionals.
The collaborative law process is child-centered. It allows parties to focus on what is best for their child by resolving their family law dispute without court intervention and with a team of professionals.
Three Key Principles of Collaborative Law:
- The parties agree that they will resolve their dispute without litigation in a non-adversarial approach
- They agree to use problem-solving methods to encourage open communication and cooperation
- They agree that the needs and priorities of the parties and their children will be the center of any resolution.
Any violation of these underlying principles resulting in litigation requires the collaborative attorney to terminate the attorney/client relationship.
How FLAG Supports Your Collaborative Law Journey in Columbia
The Managing Attorney of FLAG’s Family Law Division, Sarah Nesbitt Novak, has been specifically trained and certified in the collaborative law approach since she began her practice of law.
All collaborative attorneys must go through a formal training over several days to ensure a complete understanding of the collaborative principles and the collaborative process.
We will assist you in prioritizing your needs and focusing on the future instead of being stuck in the past. We will implement a team approach to collaborative law and provide referrals to both mental health and financial professionals to assist our clients.
The collaborative approach coincides with FLAG’s approach to empower our clients so that they can be informed, knowledgeable, dignified and focused on their future and their child’s well-being.
Contact us at (410) 884-0400 to schedule your Initial Consultation and explore your legal options.
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"Emily was fantastic to work with! She walked me through every step along the way and made sure I was comfortable with what was happening. She is patient, kind, and understanding but also fights for what her client deserves."Becky
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"Sarah has the unique ability to get right to the point and tell it ” like it is” while also being sensitive and considerate, which means that she isn’t wasting time and racking up needless billable hours."Janine
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"Ms. Jessica Keister is a fantastic attorney! She cares so much about her clients! She helped me with my divorce and was both professional and empathetic. Her advice was on point and led to a good outcome for me and my family."Susan
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"I was very nervous coming into this situation as my divorce & custody of my children were paramount! Jessica was quick, prompt, thorough & punctual! She reassured me that she would do everything in her power to have a decision made in my favor."Mark
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"Ms. Thomas was a pleasure to work with during my case. She was an excellent advocate for my son and won my case for him. He now has all the help he needs in school because of her determination."Toula
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"I hired Emily for a very difficult incredibly complicated divorce and child custody case, and she could not have been more supportive and attentive throughout it. She will leave no stone unturned and fight for you and your children's best interest."Michael
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"Michael was very responsive to our communication, organized, prepared, knowledgeable and provided excellent advocacy in the courtroom."Jean and Tom
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