Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law Attorney Serving the Twin Cities Metro 

At Kimberly T. Walker Law Offices in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, we focus our practice on finding legal solutions that work best for the families we represent. We take a different approach to family law than many other firms, always exploring creative and cooperative ways to resolve disputes. 

During the collaborative process, spouses and their attorneys work together to resolve all issues of their divorce without acrimonious court proceedings. The process focuses on resolving difficult divorce issues with respect and dignity - allowing the divorcing couple to make thoughtful decisions that benefit the entire family. 

Avoid Acrimony and Resolve Your Disputes Through Cooperation 

We seek to help clients find solid solutions to their family law issues that can stand the test of time. Collaborative law can be used for a variety of family and divorce law disputes ranging from the simple to the complex. Rather than adversarial techniques and litigation in the courtroom, Collaborative law focus is on resolving family law conflicts using cooperative strategies. Early commitment by you and your spouse to settlement will lead to better settlements made before financial resources are exhausted.

How Does The Collaborative Law Process Work?

Each party in the process retains a collaborative law attorney and agree to not go to court, employing the following essential principles of collaborative law is agreed upon by all participants at the outset of a case:

• Honesty - full and complete disclosure of all assets, debts, and income
• Satisfying the interests of both parties
• Cooperation
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Dignity
• Respect

There is a shared goal of reaching a resolution that encompasses the highest priorities of both spouses and children. Collaborative attorneys assist clients with identifying their goals, interests, needs and concerns. All relevant information and documentation is then gathered and analyzed using neutral financial and/or mental health collaborative professionals where needed.

By using collaborative law to resolve your disputes, you and your spouse will be in full control of the process, rather than giving away your decision making rights to the courts. If you and your spouse are on good terms and wish to remain that way after a divorce, collaborative law may be your best option.