If you are considering a collaborative divorce, you probably have already heard the basics. Collaborative law is a voluntary and private process in which spouses and their lawyers work together to negotiate a settlement.
If you choose to take a collaborative approach to your divorce, you, your spouse and your lawyers will commit to working things out together. You’ll sit down and negotiate the issues you face. Together, you’ll decide on things like child custody, child support, maintenance and the division of property. If necessary, we can align with experts to work with you, including financial professionals and child psychologists.
At Clement Law, we can guide you through the process. Our firm is especially well suited to help our clients in New York and New Jersey through the collaborative law process because we take a practical, hands-on approach to the practice of law. Daniel Clement gives usable, clear advice and works with you throughout the divorce process to achieve the best possible results.
It’s widely known that divorce can be one of the most difficult and emotional things you experience in your lifetime. The challenges are only compounded when things turn ugly in court. When spouses fight, extensive litigation can make things exceptionally stressful—and expensive.
Collaborative law is a real alternative with real advantages. These include:
At Clement Law, our New Jersey and New York collaborative law practice helps you and your spouse find common ground as you decide to end your marriage.
Daniel has a strong command of the law and is attentive in all matters. I also liked Daniel’s diplomacy and ability to weigh up situations and provide great advice and allow the process of mediation to move forward. I can personally recommend Daniel for family law matters and if engaged, you will have an excellent ally who will battle for you and advise across any matter in a commendable fashion.
– Gary H.
A collaborative divorce requires partners who are willing to work together to resolve their divorce other than through the traditional litigation model. For the process to work, the parties have to voluntarily agree to participate in the collaborative process.
If the process is not successful, you have the right to commence an action for divorce in court and have a judge decide your unresolved issues. The contested divorce may be shorter in duration since you likely will have exchanged all the relevant financial documents, thus shortening the need to do extensive financial discovery.
The parties can always attempt direct negotiation, with or without, attorneys to resolve disputed issues in a divorce. Mediation is another alternative to resolving matrimonial issues.
It is often desirable to attempt to resolve the issues where there is agreement before seeking court intervention.
“Daniel is a highly skilled professional whose experience and emotional support were key enable me navigate and successfully go through what can be a challenging and stressful process at times. I am very grateful for his prompt responsiveness always, his commitment to protecting my interests and efficiency at getting my divorce finalized. I definitely recommend.”
Thomas Sczyrba
Daniel Clement graduated from Brooklyn Law School and the State University of New York at Albany. With over 35 years of experience, he has been a member of the New York City Bar Association and the Matrimonial Committee. In addition, he has worked as an Arbitrator in the Small Claims Court of the City of New York.
Known for his straightforward yet savvy approach to law, he specializes in multiple areas of family law including divorce, how to protect assets in a divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, property division, maintenance/alimony, and high net worth divorce. Clients hire Daniel for the personal attention, hard work, street smarts, and excellent value he brings to each case.
An accomplished attorney, Daniel also lectures and writes for various publications, including a blog entitled the “New York Divorce Report” and has co-authored the book, “Onward and Upward: Guide to Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law.”