About The Divorce Collaborative LLC of Franklin and Bedford, Massachusetts

First, thank you for poking around our website.  I hope you have found the information helpful and even alerted you to some things you had not considered.

I founded TDC with the primary goal of helping people through divorce or other family law problems in a more dignified and respectful way – a different and better way.  I work exclusively in the divorce field, and have done so during most all 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 aren’t going to ask you to download a special report on divorce secrets.  We don’t prey on your emotions by using words that invoke combat or the invasion of Normandy. Although litigation is generally the most profitable work for divorce lawyers, we encourage you to consider alternatives such as the mediation process or a collaborative divorce.

When clients feel as though they are spinning out of control, stress levels skyrocket.  My staff and I work closely with clients to avoid this situation by promptly returning your calls and emails and keeping you informed about your case. When we feel it is in your interests, we’ll refer you to mental health professionals to help you or your family members through the process.  The legal issues of a divorce are but one component of the entire process.

Thank you for considering The Divorce Collaborative LLC.  If you have any questions, please contact me at (508) 346-3805, or send an email to steve@divorcecollaborative.com

Best regards,

Stephen F. McDonough, Esq.

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 triquetra has been said to represent a wide range of things, including:

o Mind, Body, Spirit
o Mother, Father, Child
o Past, Present, Future
o Thought, Feeling, and Emotion
o 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.

The logo was designed by Carrison Design of Norfolk, Massachusetts.