Collaborative Divorce

The collaborative divorce process offers
many benefits to those facing divorce.

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Divorce Mediation

Mediation has a number of advantages over the
traditional means of resolving family law issues.

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Family Law

Hugh O'Donnell has more than 40 years
of family law and mediation experience

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Divorce Mediator (Client Photo) Hugh O'Donnell

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

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.

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.

Divorce Litigation

This is what most people think of when they think about divorce. A litigated divorce is tried before a judge who will sort through the facts and craft a divorce that he or she believes will work for each individual. Having a skilled trial lawyer representing you can help you greatly in this process.

Modification of Custody & Support Orders

Circumstances often change after a divorce which require a modification of a child custody or support order.

Paternity: Rights & Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents

In cases where the parents are not married, it is necessary to establish parenting and support obligations.

Civil Litigation & Mediation

I also offer my experienced and skilled assistance to those seeking to resolve other issues such as personal injury and business disputes through civil mediation. I have represented many clients on both sides of civil cases.

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Legal News Latest Updates

Nov 22

How Does the Collaborative Divorce Process Work?

Collaborative divorce is a process that allows couples to resolve their divorce outside of court in a cooperative and non-adversarial manner. It involves a team...

Nov 08

What to Expect in Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that aims to help couples going through a divorce or separation to reach agreements on various...

Oct 25