Collaborative Divorce is only one of several options offered by Attorney Hugh F. O’Donnell in Kansas City. It could be right for you if you are looking for a less expensive, more civil, and less stressful divorce process. Each spouse selects their own counsel to advocate on their behalf. Couples are not left feeling alone and work with a team of professionals to safeguard the best outcome possible. Why Consider Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative Divorce (CD) is an excellent option for some couples as an effective way to resolve complex issues such as debt and asset division, child custod ..read more

Divorce Mediation expert Attorney Hugh F. O’Donnell helps clients throughout the Kansas City metro area approach divorce in a resolution-driven manner. Divorce mediation is a powerful approach for clients with and without children as we work together to create effective resolutions for each couple’s unique circumstances. What Are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation? Mediation has several advantages over the traditional means of resolving family law issues through the courts. Some of those advantages include: Cost and time savings Keeping ultimate decision-making power in your hands rather than ..read more

In a Collaborative Divorce, the couple’s or family’s needs are kept at the forefront of all proceedings. With an experienced team behind you, like Hugh F. O’Donnell Family Law in Kansas City, you can rest assured that your divorce proceedings will be handled privately and professionally. How Does Collaborative Divorce Work? To begin with, each spouse is assigned an attorney to help the parties reach an agreement rather than engage in an adversarial process. Each spouse retains an attorney and enters into an agreement to resolve all the divorce issues, including but not limited to child cus ..read more

Divorce Mediation is an excellent topic after we have just recognized Divorce With Respect Weekhere in Kansas City. Divorce With Respect Week was held March 4-8, 2024, and is an initiative led by divorce professionals to raise awareness for collaborative divorce options. Hugh F. O’Donnell Family Law practices Divorce Mediation in the Kansas City metro area. Divorce Mediation Helps Families Divorce is one of the most challenging family matters a couple will face. Working with a skilled mediator will help a couple effectively work through the challenges unique to their situation. Divorce Mediat ..read more

Collaborative divorce has many benefits and is suitable for divorces when children are involved. A collaborative divorce is a peaceful solution to an otherwise traditionally court-litigated divorce. Because of its nature, this process is an interdisciplinary approach to divorce, bringing together a team of professionals to guide and support the couple through the entire thing. Even if your spouse and you have very different ideas, the collaborative divorce team can help you devise a plan that works for both of you. One of the most significant advantages of collaborative divorce is that couple ..read more

Divorce mediation is a voluntary, non-adversarial process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, assists a divorcing couple in reaching agreements on various issues related to their divorce. Divorce mediation is better than going to court if all parties involved are willing to work through their difficult problems with the aid of an experienced professional and create lasting decisions for the future. Even if your spouse and you have very different ideas, your divorce mediator can help you devise a plan that works for both of you. Divorce mediation aims to facilitate communicati ..read more

Collaborative divorce and mediation are alternative dispute resolution methods used in divorce, but they are distinct processes with some key differences. A collaborative divorce is a process in which divorcing couples work together with their respective attorneys to reach a mutually acceptable settlement outside of court. The collaborative divorce process emphasizes cooperation, open communication, and problem-solving to avoid the need for litigation. In the collaborative divorce process, couples and their attorneys agree to work together to resolve all the divorce issues, includ ..read more

Divorce mediation in Missouri, like in many other states, is a process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps the divorcing couple reach agreements on various issues related to their divorce. The Missouri Supreme Court defines divorce mediation as “a process in which a neutral third party facilitates communications between the parties to promote settlement.” Finding common ground rather than fighting each other through divorce mediation allows you and your spouse to make solid and effective resolutions for your family’s future. Divorce mediation aims to facilitate communi ..read more

Collaborative divorce is a process that allows couples to resolve their divorce outside of court in a cooperative and non-adversarial manner. The collaborative divorce process benefits couples seeking to end their marriages with a positive, teamwork approach. Even if your spouse and you have very different ideas, the collaborative divorce team can help you devise a plan that works for both of you. A collaborative divorce is a process in which divorcing couples work together with their respective attorneys and other professionals to reach mutually agreed-upon resolutions without going t ..read more

Divorce mediation might be a better solution than litigation, as litigation can be complex for families. Divorce mediation is better than going to court if all parties involved are willing to work through their difficult issues with the aid of an experienced professional and create lasting decisions for the future. Effective resolutions can be achieved by finding common ground through divorce mediation instead of fighting through divorce litigation. Attorney and Divorce Mediator Hugh O’Donnell has decades of experience working with couples with different perspectives on matters and helpi ..read more