Experienced California Mediation & Collaborative Law Attorney
While traditional court appearances are established methods of handling family law disputes, there are alternatives that may allow you to reach a result that serves your interests, and the interests of your family. At my law offices, I have a substantial background in the alternative dispute techniques of mediation and collaborative law. If you would like to consider mediation or collaborative law as an alternative to court appearances, call 831-372-3058 to schedule a discounted initial consultation.
I have much experience in family law. I am member of the organization Collaborative Practice of Monterey — please click on the link to visit their site for more information. This organization exists to help people find an alternative to the traditional adversarial family law process. Their goal is to help families resolve disputes in a more positive way, with better results for all parties involved. They believe, as do many other attorneys, that litigation is rarely the best way to handle a divorce or other family law dispute. Mediation and collaboration are far more likely to produce an agreement that reflects the wishes of the parties, while promoting a healthier, more positive way of handling difficult family law disputes.
Agreements formed through mediation and the collaborative law process have several advantages:
- Because the parties worked together, they are more likely to follow the guidelines laid out
- The agreements formed are often more flexible and accurately reflect the way your family works
- Most importantly, you are not relinquishing control of your life to a judge who spent a limited amount of time reading through your file
Mediation is mandatory in many jurisdictions where child custody is disputed. There are benefits to having clients work out custody arrangements through the mediation and collaborative law process. Collaborative law adds the additional support of attorneys who can help clients through the often complicated legal process. All parties, including the lawyers, sign an agreement that commits them to the collaborative process.
To learn more about your options in collaborative law and mediation, call 831-372-3058 to schedule a consultation.
Carolyn B. Harris, Attorney at Law
494 Alvarado St., Suite F
Monterey, CA 93940-2734
Telephone: 831-372-3058 | Fax: 831-372- 3069