My name is Lili Panarella. I have been an attorney for 25 years. I am the founder and owner of Matrium Law Group.
I have been called a “bulldog attorney.”
Because I have seen many people spend a lot of time, energy, and money on traditional divorce cases, I recommend a collaborative law approach as an excellent, cost effective alternative to traditional litigated divorce. If you are interested in learning more about collaborative divorce, please continue reading, or send me an email to discuss your situation.
For a free initial assessment of your case, give Matrium Law Group a call at (406) 552-7814, send a text to (406) 552-7814, or send an email to lili@matriumlaw.com.
Why do I recommend collaborative divorce?
It’s faster. Traditional divorces average about 18 months from start to finish, with some taking as long as 10 years or more.
Collaborative divorce typically takes less than 12 months. In general, collaborative divorces are concluded more quickly than traditional ones because you do not have to wait to get on the court’s docket. Instead, you get to choose times that work for your schedule, which makes it easier to reach a settlement faster.
It’s cheaper. Traditional divorce involves court filings, motions, and hearings, which add up quickly and can result in a substantial legal bill. Taking your divorce to court is very expensive. It is not uncommon for a traditional divorce to cost $100,000 or more.
One of the cost-saving benefits of collaborative divorce is avoiding court appearances and associated expenses. By using the collaborative process, the cost of a divorce can be greatly reduced.
It’s less stressful. Most people want to avoid going to court. In a traditional divorce, you have to rely on a judge to settle disputes. In traditional divorce, if a hearing, trial, deposition or mediation is set for a specific date and time, you must attend. Many courts are backed up for months, and it is difficult to get in front of a judge quickly. In a traditional divorce, you may have to wait 3 to 6 months before you can get in for a hearing with your judge.
In a collaborative divorce, you do not need to go to court. In collaborative divorce, your divorce happens on your schedule and the meetings are scheduled for dates and times that work best for you. In collaborative divorce, your divorce happens outside of the courtroom.
It’s private. In a traditional divorce, the court process becomes a matter of public record, and both hearings and trials are conducted in open court. Anyone can see who you work for, how much your salary is, what benefits you receive, how much your taxes are, what you spend your money on, who your creditors are, and how much and what kind of debt you have. In addition, anyone will be able to see what your assets are, including retirement plans, bank accounts, investment accounts, real property, businesses, collectibles, etc.
Collaborative divorce enables you to keep your personal and financial information private.
I strongly believe that collaborative divorce is an excellent alternative to traditional divorce. In my experience, collaborative divorce is more affordable, faster, and less stressful than traditional divorce.
For a free initial assessment of your case, give me a call at (406) 552-7814, send a text to (406) 552-7814, or send an email to lili@matriumlaw.com.
Best regards,
Lili Panarella, Owner & Attorney at Law, Matrium Law Group PLLC