Burnsville Collaborative Divorce Attorneys

Alternatives to Divorce Court in Dakota County

When both parties in a divorce are willing to negotiate and work together to resolve issues such as child custody, marital property division, and spousal maintenance, the collaborative law process provides a solution.

At Meinerts Law, we recommend that, when possible, divorcing couples consider collaborative divorce as an option for dissolving their marriage. Our legal team can walk you through the steps of this procedure and ensure that both parties benefit from this process.

Learn more about alternatives to court. Call our trusted Dakota County collaborative divorce lawyers at (952) 777-8886 today.

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

In a collaborative divorce, both parties agree to settle their differences through the collaborative law process. Each party will be represented by their own lawyer. The collaborative divorce attorneys will deal with each other directly. Each lawyer will make sure their respective client’s objectives are heard and their rights are protected.

The collaborative process allows the parties to determine how their family will be restructured in a divorce, rather than letting a court decide. The parties and their attorneys also work together to resolve other divorce issues outside of the court. For instance, you and your spouse can agree to use the same appraiser, business valuation expert, financial planner, and other experts.

Since the collaborative process is streamlined and does not use adversarial tactics, it costs less, and there is less emotional debris to clean up in the aftermath of the divorce decree.

Consult a Burnsville Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

Judges and other lawyers have sought Mr. Meinerts’ help because of his reputation for the effective use of both mediation and collaborative law. Attorney Merlyn Meinerts is certified by the Minnesota Supreme Court under Alternative Dispute Resolution Rule 114.

Do you believe that collaborative divorce is a possibility for you and your spouse? Our firm is ready to assist you. Contact our offices to request a consultation.