Resolving Your Family Law Conflict – Not Creating More of It
First, thank you for poking around our website. I hope the information was helpful and even alerted you to some things you had not considered.
I founded TDC with the primary goal of helping Massachusetts residents through divorce and other family law problems in a more dignified and respectful way, without having to break the bank. I work exclusively in the divorce field, and have done so during most of my legal career.
I don’t believe in a lot of hype as you might have noticed after viewing some other law firm websites. We don’t use words that invoke combat or the invasion of Normandy. Although litigation is generally the most profitable work for divorce lawyers, we encourage our clients to seriously consider alternatives such as the mediation process or a collaborative divorce before deciding that court is the only option. We offer progressive fee options, including transparent fixed-fee packages for mediation and collaborative divorce clients. Hourly billing remains an option and is the norm for court-based work.
When clients feel as though they are spinning out of control, stress levels skyrocket. We work closely with clients to avoid this situation by promptly returning your calls and emails and keeping you informed about your case. The legal issues of a divorce are but one component of the entire process. The emotional issues surrounding divorce are challenging and sometimes more of an obstacle to settlement than one might think.
Thank you for considering The Divorce Collaborative LLC. If you have any questions, or to set up a consultation, please contact us at (877) 842-1199, or send an email to steve@divorcecollaborative.com. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about how we can help.
Best regards,
Stephen F. McDonough, Esq.
Owner – The Divorce Collaborative LLC
Bedford & Franklin, MA
About The Divorce Collaborative LLC Logo:
The logo of The Divorce Collaborative LLC is based upon the ancient Celtic triquetra symbol. Although historians disagree as to the exact meaning of this symbol, it is frequently seen as part of Celtic knots and the trinity motif has been found alongside ancient solar and lunar drawings. The concept of the logo was developed by Steve McDonough, with assistance from Bert Carrison at Carrison Design of Norfolk, MA.
The triquetra has been said to represent a wide range of things, including:
- Mind, Body, Spirit
- Mother, Father, Child
- Past, Present, Future
- Thought, Feeling, and Emotion
- Creation, Preservation, and Destruction
Although the above list can certainly be related to family law practice, I also interpret the symbol to represent the three major methods for resolving family legal conflict – Mediation, Collaborative Process, or Litigation.
Because a significant portion of the firm’s practice is mediation, the symbol also represents three people at the mediation table – separate, but connected in an effort to reach a lasting resolution.
