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Collaborative Law Lawyers and other professionals work together with the parties to resolve issues through a collaborative team approach.

New York City Collaborative Divorce Lawyers

Working Together Toward a Respectful Conclusion to Marriages

When most people hear the word divorce, they think of a lengthy, expensive, emotionally devastating legal process. This perception of divorce is often enough to keep people from considering it, even when it may be in their best interests. Divorce does not have to be this way.

If you and your spouse agree that divorce is something you should learn more about and agree that the best way to move forward is to cooperate and work together, contact the New York collaborative divorce lawyers at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP today. We are based in midtown Manhattan and serve clients across New York State, including in all five boroughs, and Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.

How Do Collaborative Divorce Attorneys Handle a Case?

A collaborative divorce in New York is a matrimonial dispute resolution process whereby both parties and their lawyers commit themselves to resolving their differences fairly and equitably without resorting, or even threatening to resort, to the courts. This method of divorce is aimed at eliminating the need to have a judge, who does not know you or your family, intervene and make final decisions that affect the most intimate aspects of your lives.

Upon choosing collaborative divorce:

  • You and your spouse will both sign an agreement to participate in the collaborative process using good faith efforts to negotiate a mutual settlement of all divorce issues.
  • You will each be forthcoming about all relevant information needed to work toward acceptable mutual decisions on each matter at hand.
  • You can expand your team to include non-legal resources such as financial professionals who can provide an accurate picture of the debts and assets to be considered, or therapists trained to help parties or their children maneuver through the emotional turmoil they may experience.
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What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.

  • CHOICES AND OPTIONS TAILORED TO EACH CASE

    We are one of the only Manhattan divorce law firms offering all three options for divorce: litigation/negotiation, collaborative law, and mediation - providing custom strategies and solutions for our clients.

  • CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT & COMPLEX PROBLEMS

    All families and marriages are unique - our attorneys take the time to listen to our clients to fully understand the circumstances of their case. Only then do we advise the best legal option for their goals.

  • PROMPT RESPONSES TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INQUIRES

    Divorce is a time of transition. We understand the emotional and financial stress that clients experience during the divorce process – from day one our team ensures that we provide our clients with prompt feedback so that they are updated on their case every step of the way.

  • INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS

    Our attorneys provide frequent expert legal commentary for national media outlets and have been quoted in numerous publications including Fox's Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News and many more.

Contact Our NY Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Today

Matrimonial law and divorce issues are serious matters. You need serious and dedicated matrimonial and divorce attorneys to protect your rights and assets. If you find yourself facing a matrimonial law issue in the state of New York, contact the New York matrimonial law firm of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP. We represent our clients with caring, compassion, and thorough attention to detail. Whatever the issue, we listen to your needs. Contact our family law firm in Manhattan, Westchester, or Bergen County, NJ, or call (212) 466-6015 today.

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