Collaborative Divorce The collaborative divorce process offers
many benefits to those facing divorce. Learn More Divorce Mediation Mediation has a number of advantages over the
traditional means of resolving family law issues. Learn More Family Law Hugh O'Donnell has more than 40 years
of family law and mediation experience Learn More
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More Than 40 Years' Family Law Experience

Divorce is an emotionally traumatic event in anyone's life. Because of the intense emotions involved in a divorce, most people have difficulty making sound, rational decisions. Our firm is dedicated to helping you through that process, and guiding you in making sound decisions. There are various methods for getting a divorce, and our firm is experienced in all of those. We will help you select the process which is appropriate for your situation. Our firm is not a "one size fits all" divorce firm. Instead, we want to help you find the process that works best for you, and then help you make sound decisions for you and your family; not only for now, but the future. Our many years of family law experience in the various methods available for ending a marriage gives us the knowledge to help you make decisions regarding the appropriate process, and decisions regarding the various issues in your case.

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Practice Areas We Are Especially Skilled In

Family Mediation

Family mediation in the divorce context involves a mediator assisting the couple in discussing and resolving all of the issues in their divorce.

Divorce Mediation

In mediation, a divorcing or divorced couple works to create solutions rather than turning over that power to a judge who does not know them or their circumstances as well as they do. Apart from divorce, I mediate other family law issues as well.

Collaborative Divorce

A collaborative law divorce offers all of the benefits of mediation with the added benefit of having an attorney who represents you throughout the process.

Modification of Custody & Support Orders

Circumstances often change after a divorce which require a modification of a child custody or support order. We can help you with that through the process of mediation or collaborative divorce.

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