Collaborative Family Law Attorney in Tampa, FL
We Provide Collaborative Law Representation in Tampa and Throughout the Region
At Rebecca H Fischer PA, our Tampa collaborative family lawyer has the specialized knowledge, skills, and family law experience to help you navigate the process in Florida. Collaborative law can be an effective tool to resolve a divorce, custody case, or other family issues in a cooperative, amicable, and confidential manner. We are ready to get started on your case today. Contact our Tampa collaborative family law attorney for a strictly confidential initial consultation.
What to Know About Collaborative Law in Florida
In Florida, collaborative law is a structured process that offers a non-adversarial approach to resolving family law disputes. A key point about it is that it emphasizes cooperation over litigation. The framework is set up by the Florida Collaborative Law Process Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 61.55–61.58). Here are some key points to understand about how collaborative law works:
- A Cooperative Environment: The goal of collaborative law is to encourage the parties to work together to resolve their case in a mutually agreeable manner. Collaborative law can be used for divorce, child custody disputes, and more.
- Participation is Voluntary: The collaborative process is initiated when parties sign a collaborative law participation agreement. In doing so, they commit to resolving their disputes outside of court. Participation is entirely voluntary, and any party may withdraw at any time.
- Disqualification of Attorneys: You are represented by a lawyer in the collaborative process. However, if no agreement can be reached, the attorneys involved are disqualified from representing the parties in subsequent litigation related to the same matter. The provision encourages all participants to commit fully to the collaborative process.
- Strong Confidentiality Protections: Communications during the collaborative process are confidential and privileged. In other words, they are not subject to discovery, nor are they admissible in court.
- Use of Neutral Professionals: The process often involves neutral professionals, such as financial advisors or mental health experts. Not only does this make cooperation easier, but it also helps to reduce the costs associated with your case.
How Our Tampa Collaborative Law Attorney Can Help
Family law is complicated. The collaborative law process can be a highly effective tool to resolve a dispute, but you need the right legal representation. Rebecca H. Fischer is committed to empowering clients and helping them retain control over their future. One of the first attorneys in Florida to earn accreditation as a Collaborative professional, she is recognized as a top advocate. Attorney Fischer was selected for the Inaugural Leadership Academy of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
Contact Our Tampa, FL Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Today
At Rebecca H Fischer PA, our Tampa collaborative law attorney is a knowledgeable, experienced, and solutions-focused advocate for clients. If you have any questions about collaborative law, we can help. Give us a call at 954-927-4097 or connect with us online for a confidential consultation. We provide collaborative law representation in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and throughout the region.