What is Collaborative Family Law

Sonoma County Divorce Attorney 
• Santa Rosa Collaborative Law Lawyer
Attorney Charles D. Stark

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The collaborative family law approach is a relatively new dispute resolution methodology. It is particularly well suited to family situations such as divorce or probate estates where family relationships are being re-defined, but still continue in some respects. In other words, it is especially good at addressing the needs of children without bringing the children into the adult conflict. It is also very effective in balancing and managing the emotional and financial aspects of divorce or other family based conflicts.

The key element is that it avoids courts and focuses on settlement of issues without the threat of court intervention hanging over the negotiations.

Collaborative Practice often is less expensive and time consuming than other means of addressing the same set of issues, and more importantly, it is designed to produce more long-lasting and satisfying results.

Frequently Asked Questions About Collaborative Law

Collaborative Practice uses a TEAM approach to facilitate full disclosure and meaningful negotiations so that the parties can CREATIVELY resolve their issues in a productive and NON-ADVERSARIAL manner.

How the role of attorneys are different in Collaborative Practice

Charles Stark has been involved with Collaborative Practice since its inception in Sonoma County, and continually participates in specialized training to provide collaborative skills to his clients. Mr. Stark is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), and the Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire (CCRE).

Contact me, Sonoma County divorce attorney Charles D. Stark, to schedule a consultation about your California family law needs today.

Charles D. Stark

Attorney and Counselor at Law

3510 Unocal Place
Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 94503

Phone: 707-527-9900
Fax: 707-527-7490

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Attorney Charles D. Stark serves residents of Sonoma County, California, including communities such as Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Windsor, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, and Cloverdale, California.