Lakeland Collaborative Divorce Attorney

Make Divorce Not War. Call (863) 644-5566 for a Free Case Review.

Oftentimes, people cite divorce as the worst time in their lives, likening it to war. This is because the divorcing parties often cannot seem to stop hurting each other, even in their efforts to separate permanently. However, when a couple is ready to amicably put an end to their relationship, this is known as collaborative divorce--in which you will still need to enlist the guidance and care of a Lakeland divorce attorney such as ours at Advocate Law Firm, P.A.

In this process, you and your spouse agree on a number of concerns, and the matters which you do not agree on can be handled as harmoniously as possible. Throughout the procedure, you will meet with your respective legal teams, until you come to a settlement agreement. You may also involve the help of other professionals, including child custody specialists, financial experts, etc. Generally speaking, collaborative divorce negates the need for involving the courts early on. Instead, the legal aspect of divorce will be completed without the need for a trial or hearing therefore avoiding the financial devastation caused by contentious divorces.

Dignified, amicable resolutions are possible in a divorce. As a collaborative divorce lawyer, I can help you reach that positive resolution. Call (863) 644-5566 to learn more in a FREE case evaluation!

What Are Some of the Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce? 

• You'll Save Time - Since you don't have to wait for court dates, and since this is a non-hostile process that resolves relatively fast, you can move forward with your life quickly.
• You'll Save Money - Going to trial can seriously drive up the costs of a divorce, and as your case drags on, your attorney fees also increase. A quicker divorce is a cheaper divorce.
• You'll Have More Power Over the Results - Since this takes place is outside the courtroom, your fate is not in the hands of a judge, but in your hands and in the hands of your ex as you discuss the details of your future, with trained legal professionals to help facilitate negotiations.
• You Can Enjoy a Greater Peace of Mind - A collaborative divorce spares you needless expenses and delays, while giving you control in the process. This all ads up to a more peaceful divorce and life after divorce.

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As your personal legal advocate, my mission is to lighten your load as much as possible so you can focus on spending time with your loved ones and on healing. To do this, I offer after-hour and emergency services for those who need to talk with me outside of normal business hours.

As a collaborative divorce attorney, I can help you resolve issues such as:

• Child support
• Child custody
• Division of marital property

Whatever issues you face in your divorce, collaborative law gives you the opportunity to enter negotiations in a safe, non-combative atmosphere. Through an uncontested approach such as this, I have secured numerous successful outcomes for many of my past clients.

Choose a Compassionate Lakeland Divorce Attorney

Our firm wants you to make divorce, not war. We believe not all divorces have to be a traumatic and devastating experience--sometimes, they can be resolved easier than you expect. This is why it is vital you don’t face this often confusing and complex process alone. Our Lakeland divorce lawyer, Attorney Melissa A. Wilson, is committed to ensuring your rights are promoted and protected. Thanks to her insatiable dedication to justice and unrelenting work ethic, you can rest assured you are in the most capable of hands. We offer services in English and Spanish.