Divorce is never easy. But at Marshall & Taylor PLLC, our approach as your Raleigh collaborative divorce lawyers makes the process more respectful, efficient, and tailored to your family’s future.
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a cooperative, non-litigious alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. Each spouse retains their own lawyer, committing from the outset to work together—and not go to court. Together, you and your attorneys negotiate solutions that preserve dignity, save time, and respect privacy. The process centers on open communication, expert support, and lasting outcomes.
Key Benefits of Choosing a Raleigh Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
- Control Your Outcome – You and your spouse—not a judge—shape the terms of your divorce. This collaborative process ensures mutual understanding and tailored agreements.
- Less Conflict, More Respect – By focusing on cooperation over confrontation, collaborative divorce minimizes emotional strain—especially important when children are involved.
- Faster and More Cost-Effective – Without endless court hearings and procedural back-and-forth, collaborative divorce moves faster and costs less.
- Confidential and Private – Unlike public courtroom battles, collaborative divorce keeps personal details out of the public record.
- Supportive, Child-Focused Solutions – From child specialists to financial neutral experts, collaborative divorce offers support in all areas, helping you build lasting, healthy co-parenting and financial plans.
Why Choose Marshall & Taylor PLLC as Your Collaborative Divorce Lawyers?
- Board-Certified Family Law Specialists – Our founding attorney, Jeffery E. Marshall, is North Carolina board-certified in family law, ensuring top-tier expertise.
- Deep Experience in Family Law – We regularly handle collaborative, mediated, contested, and uncontested divorces, along with custody, support, property division, and more.
- A Compassionate, Client-Centered Approach – We understand how emotionally and financially overwhelming divorce can be. Our goal is to guide you gently, articulate your options clearly, and lighten your burden.
- Strong Local Roots – Based in Raleigh, we serve the Triangle community with integrity and unwavering advocacy.
How the Collaborative Process Works with Us
- Agree to Collaborate – Both spouses choose to pursue a collaborative process which is focused on partnership instead of litigation.
- Individual Legal Representation – Each spouse works with their own attorney committed to the collaborative model.
- Sign a Participation Agreement – This document outlines the commitment to resolve matters collaboratively and disqualifies attorneys from court proceedings if the process fails.
- Work-Together Meetings – You, your spouse, and your lawyers meet to address topics like child custody, support, alimony, and property division. Neutral professionals may be brought in when needed.
- Finalize Your Agreement – Once terms are settled, your lawyers draft a binding written agreement. With court approval, your collaborative resolution becomes final.
- If Collaboration Ends – If the process breaks down, both attorneys must withdraw—and litigation is still an option.
Ready to Start? Call a Raleigh Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Today
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battlefield. At Marshall & Taylor PLLC, your dignity, privacy, and peace of mind matter most. If you and your spouse are committed to ending your marriage in a cooperative, respectful way, we’re ready to guide the journey.
Contact us today at (919) 833-1040, reach out via live chat, or fill out our online form to speak with a compassionate Raleigh collaborative divorce lawyer.