Cincinnati, OH Divorce
Attorney and Mediator

Conveniently located at:
3573 Columbia Parkway
(St. Rt. 50)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Phone: 513 632 5317
Fax: 513-241-3332





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Cincinnati OH Collaborative Family Law and Divorce

The Law Office of Loretta Marie Helfrich represents clients in the Collaborative Law divorce process. Collaborative divorce addresses the need for peaceful resolution of child custody, visitation, parental rights, child support, alimony, spousal support and financial issues, through an out-of-court, problem-solving approach. Utilizing the collaborative process in a family law action involves a commitment to settling a dispute without resorting to litigation or threats of litigation. The lawyers chosen by the divorcing spouses are retained to help them reach a divorce settlement and act more as advisors and counselors than as lead negotiators or litigators.

The object of collaborative divorce is for the spouses to maintain control of the process with the lawyers present as legal resources. Divorcing couples are encouraged to take a mature, cooperative, non-combative approach to child custody, child support, spousal support / alimony, and marital property issues. A basic principle of Collaborative Family Law is a commitment to resolving issues without the threat of court action. The spouses in a collaborative divorce enter into a written agreement at the outset. The agreement sets forth their commitment to the Collaborative divorce process. Some of the benefits of collaborative family law include:

• A commitment to cooperation and communication, which helps reduce emotional conflict of divorce
• Spouses retain control of the process, they are more likely to feel satisfied with the outcome of their divorce
• Accountants, appraisers, and other experts are hired by both parties, which reduces overall expense
• Spouses shape the form of the marital settlement agreement, which diminishes conflict and keeps children out of the dispute
• Spouses enjoy additional privacy and confidentiality, which reduces fear and anxiety

The Law Office of Loretta Marie Helfrich represents families utilizing the divorce collaborative process in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area, including Cincinnati, Batavia, Mason, Milford, Westchester and other communities Warren County, Clermont County, Butler County, and Hamilton County. To learn more about collaborative family law and divorce in Ohio contact us today.