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Backed by 25+ years of family law experience, we help reduce stress, protect your finances, and put your children first without a courtroom battle.
Randall has been practicing law for over 25 years. He takes the time to listen to your problem, answer your questions, discuss the legal process and work with you to develop goals to help you reach a satisfactory result. Through his experience, he has learned that parties are much happier when their divorce is resolved amicably in an uncontested manner. In order to provide the best alternatives for our clients, Mr. Pitler has been certified in Collaborative Divorce and is a court-approved mediator.
In divorce mediation, the parties and their attorneys meet with a neutral mediator who facilitates negotiations and helps them reach a settlement.
Collaborative Divorce is for couples who do not have an agreement, but want to avoid the courtroom. The attorneys are trained in the Collaborative process, where they function more like advisers and help you create a win-win resolution.
Many divorcing couples want to share one lawyer to handle their divorce. They may have already decided how they want to divide their property and have agreed to custody and parenting time.
An amicable divorce means you and your spouse agree to resolve everything out of court, with less conflict and more control over the outcome. You still address property, support, and parenting time—but through cooperative processes like collaborative divorce, mediation, or an uncontested divorce.
You’re likely a good fit if you want guidance, not a courtroom fight, are willing to be honest about finances, and can commit to putting your children first. You don’t have to agree on everything—just on handling the divorce respectfully and in good faith.
Ask yourself:
Am I willing to negotiate rather than “win at all costs”?
Can I sit with my spouse (with help) to talk through hard issues?
Do I care more about a workable, fair outcome than punishing my spouse?
If the answer is mostly yes, an amicable process is worth exploring.
In most cases, yes. Avoiding repeated court hearings and trial prep usually means lower legal fees and a shorter timeline. Your total cost still depends on how complex your situation is and how willing both of you are to cooperate.
Good questions include:
“What out-of-court options do you offer, and which do you recommend for me?”
“How can I help keep my case civil, efficient, and cost-effective?”
“What happens if the amicable process breaks down?”
Their answers will tell you whether their approach truly matches the type of divorce you’re looking for.
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