Collaborative Law

Pittsburgh Collaborative Law Attorney

Somewhere between litigation and mediation, collaborative law is an alternative approach to divorce that is relatively new to Pennsylvania. It gives couples the opportunity to settle their differences in a non-combative environment, at the same table with his or her lawyer present.

At my law firm, The Law Offices of Mary Margaret Boyd, I guide individuals in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and Washington County through each step of the collaborative law process. As a member of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania (CLASP), I am one of a group of attorneys in the region with the ability to practice this unique and sensible alternative to divorce litigation.

A Non-Combative, Efficient and Effective Alternative to Litigation

As an attorney with an ongoing interest in new and innovative ways to help families resolve their family law issues out of court, I believe the divorce collaborative process is a viable option available for Pittsburgh individuals seeking an amicable divorce.

• It gives you control of the divorce process. Unlike litigation, where decisions are handed down by a judge, collaborative law gives both parties the opportunity to come to mutually satisfying agreements on their own accord.
• It gives you access to your own legal counsel. In every collaborative law session your own attorney is present to advise you step by step, in a non-combative environment.
• It helps you come to creative solutions. Often, people in a divorce are forced to buy out their spouse's share of a home, or cash out a 401 (k) to split it equitably. Not so in collaborative law. You will have the ability to develop alternative solutions to these common problems.

I can represent you in your collaborative law proceedings, but your spouse will need his or her own legal counsel trained in the collaborative law process. For a complete listing of collaborative professionals in Southwestern Pennsylvania, please visit www.clasplaw.org.

Contact an Experienced Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

To learn more about the collaborative law process and decide if it is right for you, contact me online or call 412-283-1000 for a free telephone consultation. For more information on collaborative law nationwide, visit www.collaborativepractice.com.

The Law Offices of Mary Margaret Boyd, conveniently located across from South Hills Village in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides effective legal services to residents of Allegheny and Washington Counties, including Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Fox Chapel, McMurray, Monroeville, Mt. Lebanon, Peters Township, Squirrel Hill, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Castle Shannon, South Park, Bridgeville, Library, Washington PA, Venetia, Finleville and Wexford.

The Law Offices of
MARY MARGARET BOYD
20 Donati Road Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: 412.283.1000 • Fax: 412.283.1002 • E-Mail: Contact Me