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How is a Collaborative Divorce Completely Different from a Traditional Divorce?

May 17, 2023

In a Collaborative Divorce, couples work together throughout the divorce process, agreeing not to go to court, but instead reach mutual agreements through understanding and negotiation. The Hill Law Firm P.C.’s 30-year foundation practicing family law and can help you navigate your divorce options in Overland Park and Johnson County, KS. Before beginning, an  agreement is…

Let’s Explore How Does Mediation Works

May 3, 2023

During Mediation, spouses work together with a neutral third party, in this case,  Elizabeth Hill, to reach agreements about dispersing of property, dividing financial assets,  creating parenting arrangements and determining support. If you are considering a divorce in Overland Park, KS, the Hill Law Firm, P.C.  is here for you. During mediation  meetings, the neutral divorce…

Is Collaborative Divorce Right For You?

April 19, 2023

Collaborative Divorce may be right for you and your family. Let’s consider some questions to ask yourself: 1.    Are you and your spouse willing to work through the terms of your divorce together? Collaborative Divorce is the process in which both spouses work together with a team of professionals to establish the terms of…

What Does Divorce Mediation Look Like in 2023?

April 5, 2023

Divorce Mediation is just one of the divorce options The Hill Law Firm. P.C.  offers.  If you are considering divorce in Overland Park or Johnson County KS and are looking for an agreeable and efficient way to move forward, consider  mediation, collaborative mediation or collaborative divorce with Elizabeth Hill. Divorce Mediation allows for the development of…

Collaborative Divorce Benefits

March 15, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is the process in which both spouses work together with a team of professionals to establish the terms of their divorce settlement, completely outside of the court system. By supporting you and your spouse in a collaborative space, you and your spouse work in a more cooperative, and less adversarial manner and can…

A Divorce Attorney in Johnson County Who Specializes in Mediation

March 1, 2023

Johnson County Divorce Attorney, Elizabeth Hill practice emphasis is mediation where she offers her clients a less adversarial method for ending their marriage.    If you are looking to reduce conflict and have a more cost-effective divorce solution, consider mediation with a divorce attorney/mediator. Mediation allows you and your spouse to maintain control over the…

What is Collaborative Divorce?

February 15, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is an alternative, solution-based approach to traditional divorce. Where traditional divorce can quickly become adversarial or costly with two litigation attorneys and court fees, collaborative divorce works by empowering couples to make decisions about their separation together in a safe, transparent, private environment. In a collaborative divorce, the divorcing parties, with the  support of…

What to Ask a Divorce Lawyer Before Hiring One?

February 1, 2023

Considering which divorce lawyer to hire in Johnson County, KS can be a difficult decision. After all, the legal advice  provided will  impact you for the rest of your life. We have compiled a list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer before you make a hiring decision. Something my clients frequently share with me…

Collaborative Divorce Advantages in 2023

January 18, 2023

Collaborative Divorce is a new concept for couples researching their divorce options. Read a full explanation of the process from Elizabeth Hill.  A  collaborative divorce is  completely different from a traditional divorce. In this case, the parties, with the support of two collaborative attorneys, a divorce coach and a financial neutral, take the time necessary to address the issues…

Collaborative Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce — What are the Differences?

January 4, 2023

Collaborative Mediation and Collaborative Divorce both offer benefits for divorcing couples, but for those who may already agree on separation logistics, collaborative mediation is often a better choice.  In Collaborative Mediation,  an attorney mediator works with the couple, and additional support professionals are brought in, if needed. Whereas,  in Collaborative Divorce, each spouse retains their own attorney,…