It is impossible to use the rules for war in a courtroom divorce and avoid massive casualties. As an experienced trial attorney who litigated family law cases for over a decade, I know first-hand the devastating and traumatic fallout of a divorce decided by a judge in a courtroom. People often do not know that when they hire a traditional divorce lawyer, they are signing up for a process that uses 19th century court tactics in a public battle where the financial and emotional costs are out of control. Children, families and communities suffer typically for years in a system that perpetuates conflict.
In 2015, after litigating cases since 2004, I closed the courtroom doors forever and opened the doors to King Collaborative Family Law, where I am committed to helping clients resolve issues out of court. I have extensive training in out-of-court resolution practices and carefully guide clients to problem-solve in the present so they can thrive in the future. I primarily represent individual clients in the Collaborative Divorce process, which is a responsible, goals-oriented choice for families. It invites spouses to consciously choose a private, confidential process that serves their highest priorities. This healthy approach promotes the well-being and stability of children, support parents in learning new ways to communicate more effectively, and preserves the family finances to efficiently resolve all issues. There are so many benefits of a Collaborative Divorce that one of my goals is to ensure that, one day, the Collaborative Divorce process will be the first choice for families in transition and the adversarial court system will be the very last resort.
Watch this short video produced by the Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals to learn more about the key benefits of choosing this approach to transitioning to the next chapter of your life in a healthy way.