Negotiation Support
If an agreement is reached, an additional $500 wrap-up fee will be required to cover court filing fees and preparation of the final documents needed to obtain entry of final orders.
Resolution-Focused Family Law Services
Many couples want to part ways without the expense and stress of full litigation. This service is designed for individuals who are willing to negotiate toward resolution, make reasonable compromises, and work toward an agreement while still protecting their rights and interests.
Often, parties feel close to resolution but need help identifying remaining issues, formalizing proposed terms, or evaluating whether a proposed outcome is reasonable and legally appropriate.
Rather than beginning with contested litigation, this service starts with negotiation.
How the Process Works
We work with you to draft an initial proposed settlement agreement tailored to your goals and instructions. Once approved by you, you present the proposal to the other party and we work through up to five rounds of negotiations toward resolution.
While the process is cooperative in nature, we represent only the party who hires our office and cannot provide legal advice to the other party.
If a resolution is reached, an additional $500 flat fee covers:
Preparation of all final court documents
Court filing fees
Submission for entry of final orders
If Additional Negotiation Is Needed
If additional negotiation efforts are needed beyond the included rounds, continued negotiation services may be available for an additional fee depending on the circumstances of the case.
Some matters may ultimately require mediation or formal litigation. Where appropriate, we can help transition the matter to mediation services or refer you to litigation counsel for continued representation. We can also help prepare you for mediation by organizing proposals and identifying negotiation priorities.
Is This Package the Right Fit?
This package is best suited for parties who are both willing to negotiate in good faith and work toward compromise.
It is generally not appropriate for matters involving:
Contested custody arrangements
Unresolved child safety concerns
Substance abuse issues
Concealment or misuse of assets
Significant distrust regarding financial disclosures
Getting Started
Once payment is received, we will send an Engagement Letter for signature along with an intake questionnaire to gather the information needed to begin negotiations and drafting.