Fresno, California Collaborative Law Attorneys
Board-Certified Family Law Specialist Serving Clients Throughout the San Joaquin Valley
Collaborative law is an empowering method of dispute resolution that allows individuals going through a divorce or facing other family law issues to reach decisions on their own terms. At the Law Office of Nancy J. Stegall, APC we encourage clients to consider the benefits of collaborative law. The collaborative process can be cheaper, faster, more effective and less acrimonious than litigation.
To speak with one of our lawyers regarding a collaborative divorce, call the Law Office of Nancy J. Stegall, APC at 559-237-6800 to schedule a consultation. You can also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you soon.
What Can Be Decided With Collaborative Law?
Our attorneys, Nancy Stegall and Zeppy Attashian, believe that the principles of collaborative law can be applied to virtually all types of family law issues. In addition to being a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, attorney Stegall is a founding member of Central Valley Collaborative Law Affiliates.
The collaborative law method can be used as an alternative to litigation in uncontested divorce, child support, child custody, alimony and even adoption cases. Collaborative law involves parties meeting in a cooperative and goal-oriented manner to arrive at joint decisions crafted to fit their specific situation. Each party and their attorneys sign an agreement, presented to the court, stating that they agree their issue will be resolved without litigation.
What Are the Benefits of Collaborative Law?
For individuals who can work out their issues amicably, the collaborative law approach offers an alternative worth exploring.
- The process is generally faster and more economical than litigation.
- Rather than a third-party judge making decisions for them, the parties are empowered to arrive at a joint decision that addresses their specific situation and needs
- Flexible and creative solutions can be found in collaborative law that generally are not available if the court determines the issues for the parties.
- The process is less adversarial than litigation. We consider it to offer "divorce with dignity" that can reduce the emotional toll that divorce can take on you and your children.
- Each party is more likely to comply with the terms of the agreement because each had a stake in creating the agreement.
Collaborative law may be the solution you need. For guidance from an experienced and dedicated attorney, call the Law Office of Nancy J. Stegall, APC at 559-237-6800 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation. In addition to meetings at our office, we offer phone consultations for people who are unable to come to our office, such as military servicemen, servicewomen and their families living abroad.
We are located in a safe and convenient location in downtown Fresno, within three blocks of the Fresno County Courthouse, and offer free parking. We are open 8:30 to 5, Monday through Friday, with other times available by appointment. We accept all major credit cards.
Law Office of Nancy J. Stegall, APC
2445 Capitol Street
Suite 140
Fresno, CA 93721
Telephone: 559-237-6800 | Fax: 559-237-6807
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