Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult things a person can do. At our law firm, we are dedicated to helping people get through the process and start rebuilding their lives and their families. Because divorce is so stressful, we believe that people should not add to the stress by using the courtroom to resolve their differences, unless necessary. We are advocates of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes that are usually faster, less adversarial and often less expensive.
An Advocate for ADR
Our principal attorney, Maribeth Blessing, is a trained mediator and a member of Collaborative Family Law Affiliates, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Our clients also benefit from her experience representing parties in arbitration, and serving as the chosen Arbitrator for other family law cases. Whether you use mediation or binding arbitration, our lawyers will educate you in the process and stand by you to protect your rights, answer your questions, and help you arrive at mutually agreeable decisions about divorce and related matters. But ADR is not appropriate for every situation; our lawyers will be your vigorous advocates during trial if that becomes necessary.
Issues in Divorce
Many issues need to be resolved during divorce — it's usually not just a matter of dissolving the marriage. Our law firm helps clients develop proposals in areas such as:
- Child custody
- Support for children and spouses
- Adoption by step-parents and same-sex couples
- Equitable distribution of property
Collaborative Divorce
Whenever possible, we urge clients to use collaborative law to arrive at a divorce and custody settlements and settle issues of property division. This process has been shown to be less adversarial, less stressful and usually less costly. The focus is on resolving differences together with the support of attorneys for both parties, and the ability to utilize mutually selected experts when necessary. Because of its positive focus, collaborative divorce is particularly effective for parents who hope to work together to raise their children after divorce. We also offer mediation and arbitration through our secondary practice, Maribeth Blessing Mediation and Arbitration, LLC.
Simple Divorce
Some divorces are uncomplicated and even amicable. The parties have few if any disagreements and just wish to dissolve their marriage. In amicable and uncontested divorce matters, our law firm will charge a flat fee rather than an hourly rate. Clients know exactly how much their divorce will cost.
Call for an Initial Consultation
Contact our Rockledge, Pennsylvania, law firm to schedule an initial consultation to learn about our law firm and our divorce practice. Call 215-392-0849 for an appointment for a free 10 minute conversation. We also offer a two hour consultation for a very reasonable fee.
